Lineham Ridge - Kananaskis - Sun, Sep 21 2025

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Lineham Ridge - Kananaskis (9/21/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

South Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 21 2025 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Sep 20 2025 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~5 hours (plus travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Julie
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

14 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 13km
Elevation Gain: 893m
The Lineham Ridge hike in Kananaskis is a beautiful trail that opens up above the treeline. It has quite the steady elevation gain, but the views are always worth it on this trail. This is an intermediate trail that requires some stamina.

This trail leaves from the Lineham Provincial Recreation day-use area. Make your way up the main trail from the parking area for 1.7 km before reaching a junction. Take the left trail for Lineham Ridge and begin gaining more elevation. The trail continues to rise and views grow as you make your way up the ridge. We will stop for lunch at the summit (if it is not too windy). This is an out and back hike so we will return the way we came.

Ref: 10Adventures.com

Kananaskis Conservation Pass fees apply for any vehicle access into Kananaskis Country. The mandatory fee of: Day pass - $15 (registers one vehicle) or Yearly pass - $90 (registers up to 2 vehicles) applies. You can purchase your pass beforehand,online at:
Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Required Items to Bring:
- Kananaskis Conservation Pass for drivers
- Suitable footwear (hiking boots / hiking shoes with good tread)
- Water (at least 2 litres)
- Lunch, snacks
- Clothes for changeable weather including rain jacket
- Warm layers (top may be windy)
- Plastic bag for your muddy boots for drive home
- Bear spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- first aid kit
- gaiters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive west on Shawville Gate W, and turn south onto 6th St. SW. Take the next exit to get onto Hwy 201 / 22X (Spruce Meadows Trail) westbound. Turn south (left) onto Hwy 22. Pass through Turner Valley continue south.

Turn west (right) onto Hwy 541. Turn north at Highwood Junction onto Hwy 40 and drive 12 km to the Lineham day use area parking lot. There are washrooms at this location.

Here is the link to the directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ru8WaUHkMWim37JZ8

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

234Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.22 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Friday, June 12, 2026). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

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