Kananaskis To Canmore (Smith Dorrien Trail)

Total Kilometers
60.0

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Kananaskis To Canmore (Smith Dorrien Trail)
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Trail Overview

This route is a great detour to take, The route is a gravel/dirt road that will take you from Kananaskis Lakes to Canmore, on this route you will pass Old Goat Glacier, Spray Lake and the Cougar Creek Dam. This trail is maintained but expects sections of ruts and loose gravel. Expect a lot of snow in the winter.

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Kananaskis To Canmore (Smith Dorrien Trail)
Kananaskis To Canmore (Smith Dorrien Trail)

Difficulty

This trail is accessible by most vehicles just expect a bumpy ride.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Brett Scherer
Sep 09, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Easy gravel route recommended for wildlife viewing. Some sections has washboarding. Should be able to use any vehicle without major problems.
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