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Kananaskis Trail to Highwood Pass

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Alberta

Kananaskis

Kananaskis Trail to Highwood Pass

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Kananaskis Trail to Highwood Pass

10:48

38.9km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: March 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.2 km for 3.24 km

Closed: • December 1-June 14 (otherwise open)

After 21.1 km for 100 m

Closed: • December 1-June 14 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28 m

Kings Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Parking lot, toilet, bear-proof trash can, access to King's Creek and the trail along King's Creek Canyon.

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711 m

Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40) is a seasonal driving route and at other times of the year a biking/hiking route. From Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to Highwood House Junction, the …

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12.5 km

Elbow Pass is home to the Elbow Lake Trailhead, lots of parking, and restrooms. Sitting at 2,120 meters on Highway 40, this high point is the divide between watersheds. In July, the area is bursting with colorful wildflowers.

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17.8 km

Highwood Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Highwood Pass sits at 2,206 meters and is the highest paved road in Canada. Keep your eyes out for wildlife near the road like bighorn sheep, elk, deer, moose, and …

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38.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

802 m

571 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

3.91 km

802 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,210 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

23°C

8°C

71 %

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Kings Creek Trailhead

Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40)

Elbow Pass

Highwood Pass

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