Alberta · Hiking

Hike: Sugar Momma

A 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada.

2.2 mi
one way
340 ft
climb
5,541 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Hike: Sugar Momma is a 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 4,650 ft and 5,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 9.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taipiti Ridge. For camping, Gooseberry Campground and Paddy's Flat Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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 Hike: Sugar Momma for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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