Overview
Explore the wilderness of Kananaskis Country, just Southeaset of Banff National Park, a little known gem in the Canadian Rockies. During this private hike, enjoy the history of the mountain parks, it's geology, geography, flora and fauna. Looking for something off the beaten path? This is it. Specific hikes vary depending on weather, wildlife and seasons.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Transportation to/from trailhead
Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass $15 + tax/vehicle/day
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet for 8:00 am at the Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre. 8 km south of Hwy one on Highway 40. Please arrive with a full tank of gas as we will drive to the trailhead after meeting.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Thank you for your booking!
Please have each participant of your trip read and complete the following forms and return them to freeheelinadventures@gmail.com well before your trip.
https://www.acmg.ca/pdf/ACMGRELEASE.pdf and https://www.acmg.ca/05pdf/Declaration_of_Health_and_Exposure-COVID-19.pdf
Please come prepared with hiking boots, a day pack with 1.5 litres of water per person, lunch, snacks and equipped for mountain weather, it can snow any day of the year in the Rockies! The meeting place may be out of cell service.
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What to expect
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Kananaskis Trail
Meet and greet your group at a local visitor information centre at 8am. Complete waivers and medical forms and then convoy to the trailhead. After a brief trailhead talk about bear awareness, a few hours of hiking lend itself to an amazing lunch spot in the wild.
Enjoy limestone mountain vistas, local wildlife, animal sign, local plants, the geology, history and ecology of this wild area. Each hike is about 7 hours from the trailhead return, and includes a lunch and educational or interpretive component. Transportation is not included but a drive out to this special place is well worth the visit. Don't forget your camera!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- It can snow any day of the year in the mountains!
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Day Hike in Kananaskis Country
Can I cancel Day Hike in Kananaskis Country for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet for 8:00 am at the Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre. 8 km south of Hwy one on Highway 40.
What's included?
- Local guide
What's not included?
- Transportation to/from trailhead
- Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass $15 + tax/vehicle/day
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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