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  2. AB
  3. …Southwestern Alberta
  4. Kananaskis
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“An alternate access trail to the Prairie Mountain Summit. ”

McCaide Wooten
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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM

Point to Point

7,136' 2,175 m

High

5,234' 1,595 m

Low

1,933' 589 m

Up

34' 10 m

Down

17%

Avg Grade (10°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Highway 66 west of Elbow Falls and the Powderface Creek Trail is closed to vehicles annually between December 1 and May 14. A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Need to Know

Always carry bear spray!

Description

NOTE: This is a ROUTE that is unmaintained by Alberta Parks.

This is a steep and fun option to reach the Prairie Mountain summit or create a loop via Prairie Creek Trail and Prairie Mountain Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Small mammals, birds, deer

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McCaide Wooten
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#127

in Alberta

#23,177

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