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Strange Brew

3.0 (1 Rating)
A meandering climb through mature evergreen forest.
2
mi
Distance
761
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingWildlife
Access Issues
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.02mi
Distance
761ft
Elevation Gain
57ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
5,599ft
High Point
4,869ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This point-to-point trail can be taken uphill from Boundary Ridge or downhill from Ranger Summit / Bobcat / Sugar Daddy. It winds through old growth forest with a pretty rocky section close to the Ranger Summit / Bobcat intersection. A nice hike with some vert!

Route Conditions

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Contributors
McCaide Wooten