Nihahi Ridge trail the Kananaskis hike that has it all!
4-5.5h Distance 11.4 km Elevation 706 m User Ratings Overall Rating 9.9 Physical Difficulty Intermediate (Square) Technical Difficulty Intermediate (Square) Read Reviews Directions to Trailhead Google Maps Apple Maps
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Elevation: 735 m or 2,410 feet Difficulty: Challenging if you go to the end of Nihahi Ridge. Time needed: 3 - 5.5 hours Best time to hike: The trailhead is accessible from May 15 - November 30th but summer and early fall are the best times to hike it. Dogs allowed: Yes, on a leash but carry extra water for them.
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Description Stats Nearby Completed on July 3, 2021 in dry conditions *** Hike-N-Bike or going with 2 cars highly recommended (about 9.6 km from the junction of Powderface Trail/campground road - Ford creek/Prairie creek) *** // *** Highway 66 and Powderface Trail closed Dec-May. // Edwards Rating: III (IV) L L // 8 to 12 hours
Nihahi Ridge, South Summit
Photo by Kelsey Olsen. Getting to the Nihahi Ridge Trailhead From the parking lot, head west towards the Little Elbow campground. There are many signs along the way to help. Continue through the campground until you reach the Nihahi Ridge trail. It should be about one kilometre from the parking lot.
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Nihahi Ridge Hike 5164. Nihahi Ridge Hike 5165. Level: Moderate. Time/Dist. 3 to 4 hours / 7.5K return. Elevation Gain. 370m. Description. Trailhead: Park at the Little Elbow Campground 40 minutes west of Calgary. Note Highway #66 is closed at Elbow Falls from Dec 1st to May 15th.
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26AprNovember 13, 2019 By Lieselot Nihahi Ridge trail: the Kananaskis hike that has it all! Nihahi Ridge in Kananaskis is the hike that has it all! Beautiful Canadian nature, adventure and endless views. If you like a dose of adventure and aren't afraid of heights, you'll have a blast.
Hiking Beautiful Nihahi Ridge Trail in Kananaskis Country, Alberta
Nihahi Ridge is a 8km extended ridge sandwiched between Mount Fullerton to the west and the Powderface Trail (gravel road) to the east. It was officially named in 1922 after the Stoney Indian word equivalent of "rocky".
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+1-403-678-0760 Share Visit Website This trail switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge. It then takes a quick dive across the open saddle and then straight up the ridge edge. There are great views of east down the Elbow River Valley and west up the Little Elbow River Valley.
Nihahi Ridge Hike in Kananaskis Country Hike Bike Travel
Nihahi Ridge Traverse Hard • 4.1 (46) Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone Photos (1,029) Directions Print/PDF map Share More Length 9.5 miElevation gain 4,068 ftRoute type Point to point Discover this 9.5-mile point-to-point trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route.
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Trail Reports Elbow Valley Nihahi Ridge Kananaskis Country Nihahi Ridge A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley. This trail switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge. It then takes a quick dive across the open saddle and then straight up the ridge edge.
Nihahi Ridge
Length 7.4 miElevation gain 2,555 ftRoute type Out & back Head out on this 7.4-mile out-and-back trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Nihahi Ridge Hike in Kananaskis Country Hike Bike Travel
Distance 8.1 miles Elevation Gain 2624.7 ft Route Type Out-and-Back Description Added by James Hueser A premier ridge walk in the front range of the Rockies. It's proximity to Calgary and short time from car to summit makes it ideal for an after work hike. This year on the summer solstice, I was invited to go up Nihahi Ridge to celebrate.
Nihahi Ridge trail the Kananaskis hike that has it all!
Trail Description: Nihahi Ridge From the Trailhead Parking lot, start SW alongside the Elbow River on Little Elbow Trail for 600m. The flood of 2013 has washed out some portions of this trail and you will need to make your way up the bank onto the roadside for a portion of it. 450m past the bridge, the Little Elbow Trail joins the campground road.
The Nihahi Ridge Hike in Kananaskis Country
This route is a scramble and should only be attempted by those with previous scrambling experience. Although the summit of Nihahi Ridge is only.
The Nihahi Ridge Hike in Kananaskis Country
Nihahi Ridge North Nihahi Ridge North Hard • 3.7 (17) Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park Photos (14) Directions Print/PDF map More Length 5.5 miElevation gain 2,765 ftRoute type Out & back Experience this 5.5-mile out-and-back trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route.
Nihahi Ridge trail the Kananaskis hike that has it all!
Directions: Drive west on Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) for 29 km. (Be aware part of this road is closed from Dec 1 to May 14). Turn left into the access road for Little Elbow Recreation Area. Turn left at the "Trailhead Parking."