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Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Volume 2, 2011 Trail #52A. Trailhead: Little Elbow 50.7944N, -114.85295W. A scenic meadow walk onto the lower south end of a very long ridge called Nihahi, meaning. NIHAHI RIDGE SOUTH SUMMIT. Distance 12.0 km return, height gain 762 m, moderately.


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This trail switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge. It then takes a quick dive across the open saddle and then straight up the ridge edge. There are great views of east down the Elbow River Valley and west up the Little Elbow River Valley. The trailhead is on Little Elbow Trail, 0.5 km west of Little Elbow Campground.


Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies First Summits Nihahi Ridge

Nihahi Ridge South. Head out on this 7.4-mile out-and-back trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.


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About. Nihahi Ridge Traverse. Kananaskis, Alberta. June 5, 2004. Distance: 16.9 km. Cumulative Elevation Gain: 1250 m. Nihahi Ridge begins with a hike up a good trail and a bit of scrambling to the ridge crest. We enjoyed the first section of ridge, but the long middle section was a trudge with many ups and downs with unvarying scenery.


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Nihahi Ridge From the Trailhead Parking lot, start SW alongside the Elbow River on Little Elbow Trail for 600m. The flood of 2013 has washed out some portions of this trail and you will need to make your way up the bank onto the roadside for a portion of it. 450m past the bridge, the Little Elbow Trail joins the campground road.


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Nihahi Ridge North. Experience this 5.5-mile out-and-back trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.


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Nihahi Ridge Traverse. Discover this 9.5-mile point-to-point trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.


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Nihahi Ridge South. Head out on this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.


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Nihahi Ridge hike summary. Distance: 10 km or 6.2 miles round trip plus some walking from the parking lot to the trailhead. Additional mileage is possible depending on how far you go along Nihahi Ridge. Elevation: 735 m or 2,410 feet. Difficulty: Challenging if you go to the end of Nihahi Ridge.


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Nihahi Creek Canyon. Discover this 9.2-mile out-and-back trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.


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The Nihahi Ridge Hike in Kananaskis Country

The Nihahi Ridge Hike near Bragg Creek, Alberta is a popular hike in Kananaskis Country. This moderate hike is a popular day trip from Calgary. Book a Tour. All Tours Tour Sale. Free Trail Guides. Check the Map. Explore the World. Stories.. Getting to the Nihahi Ridge Trailhead. Take Highway 66 until it terminates (about 40 minutes from.


Nihahi Ridge 360degree Views in Kananaskis Country Wander Woman

This trail switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge. It then takes a quick dive across the open saddle and then straight up the ridge edge. There are great views of east down the Elbow River Valley and west up the Little Elbow River Valley. The trailhead is on Little Elbow Trail, 0.5 km west of Little Elbow Campground. Warning: No vehicle.


Hiking Beautiful Nihahi Ridge Trail in Kananaskis Country, Alberta

Bragg Creek and Sheep River Provincial Park: Prairie Mountain, Powderface Ridge, Nihahi Ridge and ForgetMeNot Ridge. Kananaskis Trail: Troll Falls, Rawson Lake, Wasootch Ridge, Sarrail Ridge and Pocaterra Ridge. Getting to the Nihahi Creek Trail Trailhead. From Bragg Creek, take AB-22 south before turning right onto AB-66 westbound.


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Nihahi Ridge is located in Kananaskis Provincial Park near Bragg Creek, Alberta - about 80 minutes southeast of Banff National Park. There is a large parking lot available near the Little Elbow Campground to park in. Then it's a short one kilometre walk west through the campground to reach the Nihahi Ridge trailhead. The parking lot becomes.


The Nihahi Ridge Hike in Kananaskis Country

Kananaskis Country encompasses over 4,000 square kilometers of foothills and mountains bordering Banff National Park in the central Canadian Rockies. Nihahi Ridge is a 8km extended ridge sandwiched between Mount Fullerton to the west and the Powderface Trail (gravel road) to the east. It was officially named in 1922 after the Stoney Indian word.

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