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Moose Mountain Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A mostly-steady trail to the closest 2400m+ (7900ft) peak to Calgary!
4.6
mi
Distance
1,795
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Moose Mountain Rd. is closed to vehicles December 1 - May 14 annually. A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.63mi
Distance
1,795ft
Elevation Gain
465ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,809ft
High Point
6,211ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Follow this out-and-back trail from the end of Moose Mountain Rd. along a wide old fire road. Most of the route is a fairly gentle grade until you reach the switchbacks up to Moose Mountain NE. The route by that point is quite exposed and fairly loose shale, so come prepared for the elements and loose footing! You'll be welcomed with great views of the plains to the east and a peek to the Rocky Mountain front to the west at the peak.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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