Stimson Creek Hills Route
Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Stimson Creek Hills Route is a 11.1 km out and back trail in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 5.6 km each way. The route gains 638 m in total and tops out at 1,631 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 45 minutes of moving time.
- Length
- 11.1km
- 5.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 638m
- Estimated time
- 4h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,631m
- Lowest point
- 1,406m
Elevation profile
1,406 m to 1,631 mHighest point 1,631 m, lowest 1,406 m, 638 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 33% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
0% LTE · 100% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.0 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
- 2.9 kmStimson Creek HillsSummit · 1,615 m
Good for
- Hiking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- River or creek
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.2648° N, 114.3183° W.
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
- Corral Mountain RouteHard · 16.5 km · 800 m gain · 3.2 km away
- Willow / Indian RouteHard · 12.5 km · 780 m gain · 3.4 km away
- Johnson Creek Ridge TrailHard · 11.6 km · 585 m gain · 3.6 km away
- Willow Ridge RouteModerate · 3.6 km · 341 m gain · 3.7 km away
- Willow Creek Hills RouteModerate · 8.8 km · 350 m gain · 4.7 km away
- Cutline Ridge RouteHard · 7.7 km · 521 m gain · 4.8 km away
All 330 trails in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30