High Rockies

Near Kananaskis Village · Spray Valley Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

High Rockies is a 21.4 km out and back trail near Kananaskis Village in Spray Valley Provincial Park. It runs 10.7 km each way. The route gains 620 m in total and tops out at 2,071 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours of moving time. It meets Rummel Ridge Trail at 2.8 km and Rummel Lake Trail at 5.2 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass 1930m. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length: 21.4km; 10.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 620m
Estimated time: 7h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,071m
Lowest point: 1,832m

Elevation profile

1,832 m to 2,071 m

Highest point 2,071 m, lowest 1,832 m, 620 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 10.7 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

2.8 km1930mViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Mountain biking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8720° N, 115.3483° 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 44 trails in Spray Valley Provincial Park

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