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Grass Pass – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

The hike to Grass Pass begins from the east section of the Sentinel Recreation Area parking lot about 35 KM (21.9 miles) west of Longview, Alberta, Canada, and 3.8 KM (2.4 miles) west of the Kananaskis Country entrance sign on … Continue reading

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Michael’s Creek – Glenbow Ranch – Hiking Alberta

Bow River ice jams in the Narrows of east Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park have cleared and the trail past old Glenbow Quarry is open.  The paved path to Michael’s Creek is an excellent bicycle ride. From the parking area it is an … Continue reading

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Whale Lake – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

Whale Lake is a tiny, ecologically sensitive oasis in northern Kananaskis Country.  On this relatively flat hike, originating from Rafter Six Ranch Resort, interesting ground features alter my original plan, and I morph into my favorite mode of travel, wandering somewhat aimlessly … Continue reading

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Rafter Six Ranch – Calgary – Hiking Alberta

If I continue along the right branch, from the north end of Stoney Trail, 4.8 KM (3 miles) later I would arrive at the location of an Alberta landmark and historical institution resting in the shadow of Mount Yamnuska. Taking the … Continue reading

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Stoney Trail – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

Stoney Trail follows the west shore of Barrier Lake and the Kananaskis River.  The trail can be easily accessed off Kananaskis Trail (Hwy 40) at the Barrier Lake exit just south of the Barrier Lake Information Centre.  This hike begins by walking west across … Continue reading

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