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West Crystal Line

Near Bragg Creek · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

West Crystal Line is a 6.0 km out and back trail near Bragg Creek in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 3.0 km each way. The route gains 147 m in total and tops out at 1,469 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It meets Middle Crystal Line at 0.5 km, Crystal Link #4 at 0.5 km and Mountain View at 1.1 km, and passes six other mapped junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 2.2 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Bragg Creek. Also used for trail running.

Length
6.0km
3.0 km each way
Elevation gain
147m
Estimated time
2h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,469m
Lowest point
1,416m

Elevation profile

1,416 m to 1,469 m
1,4691,416 0 km3.0 km

Highest point 1,469 m, lowest 1,416 m, 147 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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.

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.9453° N, 114.6972° 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