Alberta · Hiking

Powderface Ridge Trail

An out-and-back trail, 4.3 miles each way (8.5 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

4.3 mi
round trip
3,727 ft
climb
7,201 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Powderface Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail, 4.3 miles each way (8.5 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 5,270 ft and 7,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,540 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Fortress Junction, about 14 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Forgetmenot Ridge North Summit, Powderface East Ridge and Elbow Hill. For camping, Little Elbow Campground and Beaver Flats Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 Ridge Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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