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Junction Hill loop

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Canada

Alberta

Kananaskis

Junction Hill loop

Moderate

hikers

Junction Hill loop

03:41

9.36km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 477 m for 65 m

Closed: • December 1-June 14 (otherwise open)

After 8.68 km for 342 m

Closed: • December 1-June 14 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

111 m

Highwood House General Store

Highlight • Rest Area

You can fill up on gas, check out the trail maps, and have a picnic at one of the tables by the general store. If the store is open, you can also pop in for a bite to eat. It has a small grocery section, supplies, and water, but is sometimes closed, so it's best to call ahead of time. Their number is 403-949-3132 during the season May 15 - Sep 14.

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542 m

Winter Gate

Highlight • Structure

The route up Junction Hill begins near the winter gate to the Kananaskis Trail, by Etherington Creek. You can park just across the street at Highwood Junction Provincial Recreation Area where there are restrooms and a general store.

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4.86 km

Junction Hill

Highlight • Summit

You get incredible 360-degree views from the summit. The dramatic barren ridge of Holy Cross Mountain looms to the northeast, Cat Creek cuts through the valley below, and to the west you can see the jagged peaks that define the border with British Columbia.

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9.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

667 m

376 m

316 m

Surfaces

7.95 km

667 m

376 m

316 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (1,500 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 8 August

22°C

8°C

49 %

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