Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit & Hidden Lake - Wed, Sep 2 2026

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Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit & Hidden Lake (9/2/2026)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

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:

Wed, Sep 2 2026 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 1 2026 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hours plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Leonard Kampel
Rhonda K
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance : Total 19km loop
Total elevation gain : approximately 230 metres
Pace : Moderate.

“Constantly changing scenery along this rolling trail makes this loop around Kananaskis Lake a long but fulfilling day. Although much of the trail is through forest, you’ll also enjoy lake and mountain vistas as well as close-up views of waterfalls and bubbling creeks…” Gem Trek Publishing

We will park at the Upper Lake Day Use parking lot and circle the lake clockwise at a moderately brisk pace.

To preview the route, search “UPPER KANANASKIS LAKE TRAIL” on AllTrails.

Required Items to Bring:

- Kananaskis Conservation Pass
- Appropriate clothing for variable weather
- Lunch and snacks
- Water
- $$ for carpool
- Bear Spray
- Bug Spray (for ticks)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Poles
- Sit upon (something to sit on in case its wet)

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. Park in the lot on your left hand side.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $85.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Monday, September 14, 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:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: