Alberta · Hiking

Gorge Creek

An out-and-back trail, 6.1 miles each way (12 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

6.1 mi
round trip
3,135 ft
climb
6,428 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Gorge Creek is an out-and-back trail, 6.1 miles each way (12 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 5,190 ft and 6,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 950 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Fortress Junction, about 18 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Rose, Surveyor's Ridge SW and Surveyor's Ridge. For camping, Big Elbow Backcountry Campground and Blue Rock Equestrian Campground are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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