Volcano Creek
Near Diamond Valley · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
Trail score 27 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Volcano Creek is a 26.6 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 13.3 km each way. The route gains 684 m in total and tops out at 1,954 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Gorge Creek Loop at 8.8 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a backcountry campground. Much of the route follows Volcano Creek. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 26.6km
- 13.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 684m
- Estimated time
- 8h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,954m
- Lowest point
- 1,661m
Elevation profile
1,661 m to 1,954 mHighest point 1,954 m, lowest 1,661 m, 684 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
5% LTE · 96% 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
- 12.4 kmThreepointBackcountry campground
Good for
- Hiking, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- River or creek, Camping
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.7611° N, 114.7041° W.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass
Vehicle pass required when parking
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.
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
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- Mount Quirk TrailEasy · 3.0 km · 176 m gain · 4.9 km away
- Show and ShineModerate · 4.7 km · 292 m gain · 5.2 km away
- Moon RocksModerate · 7.3 km · 527 m gain · 5.6 km away
- Quirk MountainModerate · 8.9 km · 431 m gain · 5.7 km away
- Quirk Ridge TrailModerate · 6.7 km · 385 m gain · 6.1 km away
All 330 trails in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30