Alberta · Hiking

Ha Ling Slog Approach

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

0.3 mi
round trip
829 ft
climb
6,642 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ha Ling Slog Approach is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park. It runs between about 5,810 ft and 6,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 830 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Canmore, about 2.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ha Ling Peak, Miner's Peak and East End of Rundle. For camping, Bow River Campground and Spray Lakes West Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ha Ling Slog Approach for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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