Alberta · Hiking

Reconnect

A 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada.

1.0 mi
one way
157 ft
climb
5,249 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Reconnect is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 4,980 ft and 5,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. 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 9.4 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 11 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 Reconnect for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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