From the back cover:
Alberta's Favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts, Kananaskis Country is located on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, just a short drive west of Calgary. The areas of Canmore, Bow Valley, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Highwood, Elbow, Kananaskis Valley, Smith-Dorrien, Sheep and Jumpingpound all offer a wide range of choices for those day trippers looking for unique and irresistable views throughout this word-renowned mountain range. From easy, short day walks to ridge-walks - with a pitch or two of easy scrambling - there is something in this volume for everyone. Some of the trips included are:
- Ha Ling Peak
- Galatea Lakes
- Mesa Butte
- Lady MacDonald- Ptarmigan Cirque
- Fullerton Loop
- Raven's End- Burstall Pass
- Nihahi Ridge
- Heart Creek
- Mist Ridge
- Jumpingpound Loop
- Barrier Lake Lookout
- Picklejar Lakes
- Cox Hill
- Centennial Ridge
- Mount Burke
- Upper Kananaskis Lake
- Ribbon Falls
- Volcano Ridge Loop
Each hike includes detailed directions to trailheads, colour maps and photographs, seasonal information, round-trip distances, trail commentary, and difficulty ratings.
Popular Day Hikes: Kananaskis Country (Revised & Updated)
Gillean Daffern