Alberta · Hiking

Powderface East Ridge Route

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

1.4 mi
round trip
874 ft
climb
7,196 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Powderface East Ridge Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 6,850 ft and 7,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 610 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 Mount Kidd RV Park, about 14 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Powderface East Ridge, Powderface Ridge and Mustang Hills. For camping, Little Elbow Campground and Beaver Flats Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Powderface East Ridge Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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