Grizzly Creek Trail
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The trail up Grizzly Creek in Kananaskis is an easy and quick way to explore the area and take in views. Leave the picnic area for an accessible wilderness experience that won’t eat up your day. Grizzly Creek is located amongst some incredible mountain ranges and makes for the perfect stop when driving along Highway 40.
Route Description for Grizzly Creek Trail
The short trail starts in the Grizzly Creek parking lot, which is, ironically, not along Grizzly Creek. There are great opportunities for bird watching, so be sure to bring your binoculars. The trail travels north from the parking lot for 600 m before meeting Grizzly Creek. Hike up the creek before reaching the turnaround point and heading back to the picnic area.
Find other amazing hikes in Kananaskis Country
- Kananaskis - Smith Dorrien Trail: Chester Lake, Tent Ridge, Burstall Pass, West Wind Pass and Rummel Lake.
- Bragg Creek and Sheep River Provincial Park: Prairie Mountain, Powderface Ridge, Nihahi Ridge and ForgetMeNot Ridge.
- Kananaskis Trail: Troll Falls, Rawson Lake, Wasootch Ridge, Sarrail Ridge and Pocaterra Ridge.
Getting to the Grizzly Creek Trail Trailhead
From the Trans Canada Highway junction with Highway 40, merge onto Highway 40 and travel along this road for 45.0 km before turning left into the Grizzly Creek parking area on your left.
Route Information
When to do:
May-October
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
High
Route Type:
Out and back
Grizzly Creek Trail Elevation Graph
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