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Barrier Lake Trail

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Barrier Lake Trail

Easy

6

hikers

Barrier Lake Trail

00:20

1.15km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Bow Valley Provincial Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

98 m

Barrier Lake Trail

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Barrier Lake Trail is a short but steady uphill route that ascends through forest and rocky terrain to a ridge overlooking Barrier Lake and the surrounding mountains. The trail gains …

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477 m

Barrier lake viewpoint

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This is a great spot to take in the beautiful view of Barrier Lake as it winds through the Kananaskis Valley between the forested slopes and mountain ridges. From here, …

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573 m

Barrier Lake Lookout

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Barrier Lake lookout sits high above the shoreline, with panoramic views across the blue waters of Barrier Lake, the Kananaskis Valley, and surrounding Rocky Mountain ridges. From this spot, you …

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1.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.00 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.00 km

145 m

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