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Strange Brew

Near Bragg Creek · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 52 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Strange Brew is a 7.3 km out and back trail near Bragg Creek in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 3.6 km each way. The route gains 315 m in total and tops out at 1,723 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Iron Springs Trail at 0.2 km, Elbow Trail at 0.7 km and Snowy Owl at 1.0 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
7.3km
3.6 km each way
Elevation gain
315m
Estimated time
2h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,723m
Lowest point
1,485m

Elevation profile

1,485 m to 1,723 m
1,7231,485 0 km3.6 km

Highest point 1,723 m, lowest 1,485 m, 315 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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

  1. 2.4 kmTaipiti RidgeSummit · 1,655 m
  2. 2.4 kmViewpointAt 2.4 km
  3. 3.2 kmBaruch's CornerViewpoint

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Snowshoeing
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.9391° N, 114.6842° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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

All 330 trails in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30