Rawson Lake - Sat, Jun 6 2026

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Rawson Lake (6/6/2026)

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You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 6 2026 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 5 2026 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6-8hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Total Distance: 7.8km
Elevation Gain: 320m.

Rawson Lake is likely one of the most beautiful lakes in the whole Kananaskis Country.

The trail alongside the Upper Lake is undulating at the start but becomes a steady uphill once on the Rawson Lake Trail proper.

NOTE: There will likely be mud/snow on the trail for the last km or so. Gaiters and microspikes are strongly recommended.

Since the Kananaskis Lakes area is home to a few Grizzlies, bear spray is mandatory for this trip. All participants will need to stay with the group for the entirety of the trip.

We will not be proceeding to Sarrail Ridge as that section will likely not be in 'hiking condition' for another month or so.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Boots
Microspikes
 Gaiters
Warm Layers
 Rain/Wind Gear
 Lunch
 Water
 $ or Park Pass
  *Bear Spray
  Personal First Aid Kit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary for approximately 70 km, then turn south on Highway 40 for approximately 50 km. Turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to the Upper Lake parking lots. At the Upper Kananaskis Day use area turn Left onto a dirt area. (Right is a paved parking lot and public phone.) Park at the far south end of the dirt area, near the trailhead sign for Kananaskis and Rawson Lakes.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $85.80 (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.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: