Alberta · Hiking

Ranger Summit

A 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada.

2.5 mi
one way
1,195 ft
climb
5,640 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Ranger Summit is a 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 4,630 ft and 5,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,200 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 8.8 miles west 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 15 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 Ranger Summit for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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