Hike Ratings and Difficulty

Hikes are rated by difficulty and length. We recommend you consult the relevant guide book, and if in doubt talk to the hike's coordinator.

Casual

Require no hiking experience and a minimal level of fitness. However, they may be fairly long and have some steep and/or difficult sections.

Intermediate

Conditions may be more rugged with 500 m or more of elevation gain. Must be reasonably athletic and wear good hiking boots.

Challenging

Considerable off trail travel with substantial (steep) elevation gain. These hikes should be attempted only by experienced hikers who find our intermediate hikes to be no problem.

Short

up to 10 km

Medium

10 to 20 km

Long

over 20 km

We recommend hikers consult these guide books for detailed descriptions.

• Kananaksis Country Trail Guide, Volume 1, Third Edition, Gillean Dafferns, 0-921102-31-3
• Kananaksis Country Trail Guide, Volume 2, Third Edition, Gillean Dafferns, 0-921102-48-8
• The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, The Hiker's Bible, Seventh Edition, Brian Patton, Bart Robinson, 0-919934-90-0
• Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, Kathy & Craig Copeland, 0-9698016-4-5
• Where Locals Hike In the Canadian Rockies, Kathy & Craig Copeland, 0-9689419-8-2
• Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, Alan Kane, 0-921102-67-4