Barbie

About this trail

Barbie is a 2.4 km out and back trail near Bragg Creek in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 230 m in total and tops out at 1,720 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.4 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Whiskey Mountain.

Highest point 1,720 m, lowest 1,540 m, 230 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 41% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.1 kmWhiskey MountainSummit · 1,701 m

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views

Rankings

• 6in Best short hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 9in Best moderate hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 10in Best summit hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 11in Best hikes with views in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 12in Best summit hikes near Diamond Valley

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8378° N, 114.5794° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

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• Krokers WayEasy · 2.2 km · 199 m gain · 1.8 km away
• Whiskey Creek HillModerate · 4.6 km · 340 m gain · 2.0 km away
• Fisher DelightModerate · 8.7 km · 449 m gain · 2.2 km away
• Log HopperModerate · 5.1 km · 306 m gain · 2.9 km away