Lusk Ridge Route

About this trail

Lusk Ridge Route is a 19.9 km out and back trail near Stoney Nakoda in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 10.0 km each way. The route gains 1,496 m in total and tops out at 2,070 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 10 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Five side branches with the same name split off the route, at 4.0 km, 4.5 km, 6.2 km and further on. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Lusk Ridge West.

Highest point 2,070 m, lowest 1,498 m, 1,496 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 44% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmDawsonTrailhead
2. 3.7 kmLusk Ridge EastSummit · 1,915 m
3. 6.1 kmLusk RidgeSummit · 2,060 m
4. 9.9 kmLusk Ridge WestSummit · 1,855 m

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views

Rankings

• 2in Best hard hikes in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
• 4in Best summit hikes in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
• 6in Best hikes in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
• 6in Best hikes with views in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
• 8in Best hard hikes near Calgary

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0241° N, 114.8813° 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

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• Shell Hill RouteEasy · 2.4 km · 117 m gain · 1.2 km away
• Deer Ridge TrailEasy · 4.1 km · 215 m gain · 2.2 km away
• Eagle HillHard · 14.4 km · 443 m gain · 2.6 km away
• Dawson Hill RouteModerate · 4.2 km · 338 m gain · 2.8 km away
• Ole Buck LoopEasy · 2.8 km · 156 m gain · 3.3 km away