Canyon Creek

Near Kananaskis Village · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

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

About this trail

Canyon Creek is a 1.3 km out and back trail near Kananaskis Village in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 0.6 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,716 m and 1,741 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.3km; 0.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 33m
Estimated time: 25min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,741m
Lowest point: 1,716m

Elevation profile

1,716 m to 1,741 m

Highest point 1,741 m, lowest 1,716 m, 33 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 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

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Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek, Canyon

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.9151° N, 114.9178° 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

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30