Sandy McNabb Hills Route

About this trail

Sandy McNabb Hills Route is a 14.4 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 7.2 km each way. The route gains 460 m in total and tops out at 1,515 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets High Noon Hills Route at 0.4 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 1.7 km, 3.4 km and 5.3 km. 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.

Highest point 1,515 m, lowest 1,367 m, 460 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 32% over 100 m.

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

• 10in Best hard hikes near Diamond Valley
• 13in Best hard hikes in Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
• 25in Best hikes in Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.6359° N, 114.4712° 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
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• High Noon Hills RouteEasy · 4.5 km · 176 m gain · 1.0 km away
• Macabee Ridge / Forked Ridge RouteHard · 16.5 km · 728 m gain · 1.0 km away
• Meadow LoopEasy · 1.7 km · 25 m gain · 2.2 km away
• Channel Ridge RouteHard · 14.5 km · 655 m gain · 2.3 km away
• Wolf Creek Hill East RouteModerate · 8.9 km · 309 m gain · 2.3 km away
• Long Prairie LoopEasy · 1.2 km · 46 m gain · 2.3 km away