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Upper Kananaskis Lake loop — Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

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Canada

Alberta

Kananaskis

Upper Kananaskis Lake loop — Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Moderate

4.9

(16)

144

hikers

Upper Kananaskis Lake loop — Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

04:14

15.7km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

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Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.11 km

Upper Kananaskis Lake

Highlight • Lake

Framed by rugged peaks and evergreen forest, Upper Kananaskis Lake is one of Kananaskis Country’s most scenic alpine lakes. A popular day-use spot, it offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and access for paddling or fishing in its deep, glacier-fed waters. The loop trail around the lake features waterfalls, wildflowers, and sweeping mountain views. Weather can change quickly at this elevation, so bring layers and start early to enjoy calm waters and fewer crowds.

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8.23 km

Waterfall spur trail

Highlight • Waterfall

From here a very short spur trail will take you to a waterfall near where the Upper Kananaskis River joins Upper Kananaskis Lake.

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14.2 km

Turret Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

You can access this waterfall as part of the loop hike, as a short out and back hike, or via canoe. However you manage to get here, it is a nice waterfall with great views across the lake as well.

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15.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.71 km

559 m

307 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

3.90 km

2.10 km

2.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (1,700 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

8°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 24, 2025,kananadis lake runde

One of the most beautiful panoramic trails in Kananadis Park

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