Category Archives: Highwood – Cataract Creek

Zephyr Creek Pictographs – Kananaskis – Hiking Alberta

Posted on October 23, 2012 by hikingwithbarry

I have decided to include the Zephyr Creek hike in the ‘Easy Hikes’ category, however, there is an important proviso.  The hike along Zephyr Creek, with a left turn through Painted Creek Valley is 4.5 KM (2.8 miles), one-way, with modest net and gross … Continue reading →

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Mist Ridge – Highwood – Kananaskis – Hiking Alberta

Posted on August 4, 2012 by hikingwithbarry

This is Part 2. Go to Part 1.   The switchback descent over Rickert’s Pass is a steep drop of about 550 m (1,800 ft).  The hike from Rickert’s Pass to Burns Mine is 3.0 KM (1.9 miles) and to Denning’s Cabin another … Continue reading →

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Mist Creek – Highwood – Kananaskis – Hiking Alberta

Posted on August 2, 2012 by hikingwithbarry

Part 1 of 2 Dave and I agree to meet at the Mist Creek Recreation Area in the Highwood Region of South Kananaskis Country with the intent of hiking the Mist Creek Trail, then dropping over Rickert’s Pass for a tour of … Continue reading →

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