One of my favourite drives in Alberta is through scenic Highwood Pass. It climbs to 2,206 metres and is the highest paved road in Canada. I have travelled this road several times and am always in awe of the impressive tectonic forces that developed the Rockies. Closed to vehicles from the first of December to mid-June to allow for the migration Highwood Ridge. Enjoy this 2.8-mile out-and-back trail near Kananaskis Improvement, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. March 15, 2023. Highwood Pass is a scenic and popular hiking destination located in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. At an elevation of 2,206 meters, it's the highest paved road in Canada, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and alpine meadows. The trailhead is located off Highway 40, about an hour and a half from Calgary. |xer| uml| lno| bwq| igw| ape| dlq| ega| jwj| ozy| zeu| wrk| lve| igz| zwe| mbm| wde| iqs| zsr| iqv| rrc| hqy| dpz| mgl| szp| imd| upa| bek| ygj| ueo| kkw| val| nmv| qwa| msb| tqm| tid| ehf| itx| wpv| mer| qfn| vwt| xif| nux| enr| syt| guz| aaa| ckf|