Prairie Mountain Trail
Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone, Alberta, Canada
Out-and-back trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone, Alberta, Canada. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,165 ft (660 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 40 min
- High point
- 7,146 ft (2,178 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Prairie Mountain 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Prairie Mountain Trail
How long is Prairie Mountain Trail?
Prairie Mountain Trail is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 40 min. It climbs 2,165 ft (660 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,146 ft (2,178 m).
How hard is Prairie Mountain Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Prairie Mountain Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Elbow Falls.
Are there water and toilets on Prairie Mountain Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Prairie Mountain Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (54% under trees).
What can you do on Prairie Mountain Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Prairie Mountain Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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