Quirk Ridge Trail

About this trail

Quirk Ridge Trail is a 6.7 km out and back trail near Kananaskis Village in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.3 km each way. The route gains 385 m in total and tops out at 1,981 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. It meets Swany's West at 0.5 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass the summit of Quirk Ridge and a stream crossing. Also used for mountain biking and horseback riding.

Highest point 1,981 m, lowest 1,602 m, 385 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 23% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.1 kmStream crossing
2. 3.2 kmQuirk RidgeSummit · 1,949 m

Good for

• Hiking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views

Rankings

• 6in Best moderate hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 9in Best hikes with views in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 9in Best summit hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 12in Best hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8060° N, 114.7546° 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

• Pecker PolesModerate · 7.1 km · 267 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Swany's WestHard · 16.9 km · 611 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Cobble Flats RouteEasy · 4.4 km · 196 m gain · 3.9 km away
• Mustang Hills East Summit RouteModerate · 6.2 km · 331 m gain · 3.9 km away
• Mount Quirk TrailEasy · 3.0 km · 176 m gain · 4.4 km away
• Forgetmenot MtHard · 11.8 km · 537 m gain · 4.6 km away