Wasootch Peak to Kananaskis Peak Route
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,054 ft
- climb
- 7,823 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Wasootch Peak to Kananaskis Peak Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park. It runs between about 6,900 ft and 7,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Kananaskis Village, about 2.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wasootch Peak, Wasootch Peak North and Delta Peak. Troll Falls and Marmot Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Mount Kidd RV Park and Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground are within about 6 miles. 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 Wasootch Peak to Kananaskis Peak Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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