Etherington Baril Ridge Route

About this trail

Etherington Baril Ridge Route is a 5.7 km out and back trail in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 2.8 km each way. The route gains 459 m in total and tops out at 2,109 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 1.6 km and 1.7 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Etherington Baril Ridge. Much of the route follows Etherington Creek. Also used for mountain biking.

Highest point 2,109 m, lowest 1,656 m, 459 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 61% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.8 kmEtherington Baril RidgeSummit · 2,122 m

Good for

• Hiking, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views, River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

• 3in Best hard hikes in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
• 5in Best summit hikes in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
• 8in Best hikes in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
• 8in Best hikes with views in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.3253° N, 114.6341° 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
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Coyote Hills Alt RouteHard · 3.1 km · 415 m gain · 3.3 km away
• Coyote Hills RouteHard · 7.3 km · 677 m gain · 3.4 km away
• Raspberry Ridge Easy RouteModerate · 5.2 km · 375 m gain · 3.7 km away
• Fording River Pass TrailHard · 26.8 km · 972 m gain · 3.8 km away
• Cataract Creek TrailHard · 24.5 km · 595 m gain · 4.6 km away
• Rasberry Lookout TrailHard · 9.4 km · 658 m gain · 4.6 km away