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GDT Alternate Route that passes lakes, creeks, and meadows before climbing to run along the Continental Divide. Views!


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Map Key

20.6

Miles

33.2

KM

81%

Runnable

9,064' 2,763 m

High

5,537' 1,688 m

Low

5,333' 1,625 m

Up

5,242' 1,598 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

86%

Max Grade (41°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

Resources regularly updated with the latest conditions and other information are:
- GDTA website www.greatdividetrail.com
- Dustin Lynx book "Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail"
- Dustin Lynx's Guidebook Topo Map Set
- GDT App
- Gem Trek maps

Description

Great Divide Trail - Section C (Kananaskis Lakes to Field) Alternate Route.

This Alternate Route runs along Upper Kananaskis Lake, crosses a creek, goes through meadows, and then climbs up onto the Continental Divide. Following the snowy and icy Continental Divide, the views are awesome. It eventually drops back down to rejoin the main GDT Route.

Please see the resources listed above under Need to Know for up to date detailed descriptions and valuable hiker information.

Shared By:

Joan Pendleton

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#25

in Alberta

#3,615

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Photos

Incredible views abound at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park!
Apr 20, 2015 near Canmore, AB
Waterfall along the Upper Kananaskis Trail.
Aug 5, 2019 near Canmore, AB
Hike o Aster lake. Behind Kananaskis & hidden lakes
Sep 1, 2020 near Canmore, AB
Aster lake
Sep 1, 2020 near Canmore, AB
Cascade near Upper Kananaskis Lake.
Apr 20, 2015 near Canmore, AB
Trailhead
Nov 8, 2021 near Canmore, AB

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