Exshaw Creek Trail

Near Exshaw · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 54 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Exshaw Creek Trail is a 10.4 km out and back trail near Exshaw in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 5.2 km each way. The route gains 222 m in total and tops out at 1,521 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Exshaw Creek. Also used for trail running.

Length: 10.4km; 5.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 222m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,521m
Lowest point: 1,299m

Elevation profile

1,299 m to 1,521 m

Highest point 1,521 m, lowest 1,299 m, 222 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% 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

0.8 kmStream crossing
1.2 kmStream crossing
2.0 kmStream crossing
2.1 kmStream crossing
2.5 kmStream crossing
2.6 kmStream crossing
2.7 kmStream crossing
3.2 kmStream crossing
3.3 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0600° N, 115.1610° 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:

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