Bear Pond Ridge Route

Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 44 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bear Pond Ridge Route is a 1.3 km out and back trail in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 0.6 km each way. The route gains 41 m in total and tops out at 1,820 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Bear Pond. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.3km; 0.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 41m
Estimated time: 25min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,820m
Lowest point: 1,794m

Elevation profile

1,794 m to 1,820 m

Highest point 1,820 m, lowest 1,794 m, 41 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

46% LTE · 54% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.0 kmBear PondLake

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.2179° N, 114.4289° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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:

Nearby trails

All 330 trails in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30