South Mist Hills Route

About this trail

South Mist Hills Route is a 8.8 km out and back trail in Elbow Sheep Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 4.4 km each way. The route gains 870 m in total and tops out at 2,383 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Highwood Peak Route at 1.4 km. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 3.2 km and 3.6 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. Along the way you pass a stream crossing.

Highest point 2,383 m, lowest 1,765 m, 870 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 67% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.3 kmStream crossing
2. 3.2 kmSouthwest Mist HillSummit · 2,370 m

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Views, River or creek, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.5104° N, 114.8233° 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

• Mist Creek TrHard · 19.6 km · 615 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Highwood Peak RouteHard · 8.1 km · 902 m gain · 1.3 km away
• Nameless Ridge RouteHard · 8.0 km · 908 m gain · 2.3 km away
• Picklejar Lakes TrHard · 10.3 km · 551 m gain · 2.4 km away
• Picklejar Hill RouteEasy · 1.6 km · 167 m gain · 2.5 km away
• Odlum Ridge RouteHard · 16.4 km · 1,242 m gain · 2.6 km away