
Mount Yamnuska – Overcome your fear of heights

Introduction
Looking for a new hiking challenge? Let us tell you about Mount Yamnuska! This massive rock wall of 2200 meters can be seen right at the entrance of the Canadian Rockies. In the Stoney language, Yamnuska (Îyâmnathka) means “wall of Stone”. It is also called Mount Laurie, in memory of John Laurie, one of the founders of the Indian Association of Alberta. This mountain offers a full hiking experience: from trails to scrambling, with exposed sections and a dizzying summit. Be aware, if you are scared of heights, this hike will definitely give you a cold sweat! The views, however, are breathtaking and worth the trip!
3D interactive map by our partner FATMAP – the outdoor adventure platform for web and mobile
Getting to Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
Mount Yamnuska Hike Parking Access: https://goo.gl/maps/QyF3ZyJa6AN2YgsB6
From Calgary: 85 km – 1h driving time
Take the Trans-Canada hwy AB-1 West toward Banff until exit 114 toward Seebe and Exshaw. Turn right on road 1X and continue until it ends, about 6km away. Turn right onto highway 1A and follow the road for 2 km. A sign will indicate the trailhead on the left.
Helpful information
To enjoy your hike, you must:
Be Equipped: Hiking boots are a necessity. A steep section of the hike (easy scramble) requires ankle protection. Hiking poles are also recommended on your way down. Grizzlies are present in the area, therefore bear spray should be easily accessible in the case of unexpected encounters. Finally, always bring water and food in sufficient quantities.
Parking: The free parking lot is located at the end of a short gravel road.
Information: Access to Kananaskis Country is not free. You will need to register your vehicle(s) online on the Kananaskis park website and purchase a daily or annual pass. Note that the fees are per vehicle and not per hiker, so carpooling is an option. Be mindful of the forecast and visit the park’s website before your hike to find up to date information such as last seen wildlife, trail conditions, etc.
The Hike
This hike begins on a tree covered trail that climbs moderately. After 850 meters (0.5 mi), you will find an intersection. We suggest taking the trail on your right which offers beautiful viewpoints of the Prairies while climbing. After 1.75km (1.1 mi), you will reach a tree covered ridge and start walking toward the impressive Yamnuska’s rock wall. Less than a kilometer further, you will get to “Raven’s End”, a checkpoint to inform you where the scrambling begins. At this point, you have already climbed 510m (1700ft). Ensure you have enough energy, water, and that the weather is cooperating before continuing your hike.
In Stoney language, Yamnuska (Îyâmnathka) means “wall of Stone”. It is also called Mount Laurie, in memory of John Laurie, one of the founders of the Indian Association of Alberta.
You are now entering an exposed, rocky section of the hike. The first step is to pass the “Chimney”, a steep and narrow path with no technical difficulties. The trail will then lead to more challenging areas that climb abruptly. After 1km, you will arrive at the famous “chains” anchored into the rock wall. Here, you walk along a rocky ledge with the chains for support for about 50 meters. It is pretty exposed so take your time!
This mountain offers a full hiking experience: from trails to scrambling, with exposed sections and a dizzying summit. Be aware, if you are scared of heights, this hike will definitely give you a cold sweat! The views, however, are breathtaking and worth the trip!
Once past this rocky ledge, you will continue through a few more exposed sections before the final push to the summit, where you will be blown away by the view! A peak with a breathtaking panorama. Prairies on the left and Rockies on the right. It feels like you are on top of the world. Take a well deserved break before continuing.
A peak with breathtaking panorama. Prairies on the left and Rockies on the right. It feels like you are on top of the world.
Good news! This hike is a loop, so no need to pass by the chains again. The trail descends through a steep scree. Hiking poles are highly recommended. On the descent you will reach an intersection with two options: left includes a scree section and right offers a non-exposed trail. Both options meet eventually. Finally, you will reach the first intersection you crossed at the beginning of your hike. Take a right turn to get back to the parking lot.

TO KNOW
Interest
Difficulty
Distance
Approximately 9,6 km / 6 miles
Duration
5 hours
Elevation
2200 meters / 7218 feet
Height difference
Around 850 meters / 2783 feet
Useful informations


See on Caltopo (detailed)
See on Google Maps (basic)
Useful links
Website: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/
Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/QyF3ZyJa6AN2YgsB6
Weather forecast: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Yamnuska/forecasts/2240
Download GPX: https://www.cnotremonde.com/gpx/Mount-Yamnuska-AB-cestnotremonde.gpx

71 COMMENTS
I like what you guys are up also. Such smart work and reporting! Keep up the excellent works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my site 🙂
coursework example coursework and research difference coursework
high school coursework resources
coursework based masters coursework at university coursework
geeks coursework linkedin
coursework in marketing coursework common app help with coursework coursework knowledge definition
coursework master degree coursework writing service coursework
info coursework average calculator
coursework writing uk coursework rule usyd coursework online coursework student
coursework essay coursework at a college or university
coursework and thesis coursework on cv
coursework vs dissertation coursework login coursework writing uk https://courseworkdomau.com
coursework writing help coursework cambridge
coursework helper coursework synonym
coursework writing service uk coursework levels coursework download free coursework and thesis
Wow! Thank you! I continually wanted to write on my website something like that. Can I take a fragment of your post to my site?
free meeting online dating online sites free online dating service fdating login
completely freedating village ladies totally free free online dating sites with no fees local dating sites absolutely free
dating websites for free plenty of fish sign in dating at 100% free dating sites no fees
single women online free and single adult chat dating site singles near me free
I like this web blog very much, Its a very nice place to read and find information.
fdating for singles europe free chat onlinedatinghunks.com
positive single dating online chat and meet online
dating sites for free 100% dating services
free online dating chat dating chat free meetme dating
site totally free dating websites free dating sex sites
christian dating sites free datings site fdating adult singles dating site
free dating sites for men browse free dating without
registering totally free dating site positive single
free online personals free dating sites without registering or fees single website free online adult dating site
This effect is consistent with previous reports using a small molecule inhibitor 4, 5 and with a recently reported CaMKII dependent, PKA independent pathway that mediates arrhythmogenesis provoked by adrenergic stimulation buy cialis 5mg online
purchase lanoxin pill digoxin price molnupiravir online buy
buy diamox 250 mg generic acetazolamide 250 mg us order imuran 25mg generic
application essay writing service what are the best essay writing services
do my essay for me cheap essay customer service
essay service help writing a descriptive essay Who wants to write
my essay buy an essay cheap
how to be a good essay writer which essay writing service is the best best college
essay editing service cheap essay online
professional essay writers please help me write my essay college entrance
essay writing service academic essay writing service
order digoxin 250mg pills purchase molnupiravir pill molnupiravir us
essay marking service cambridge essay service custom law essays essay help websites
i need help with my essay pay for someone to write my essay essay about the help graduate school essay writing service
college application essay writers best essay editing service essay writing website best writing service reviews
buy essays cheap need help writing scholarship essay essay writing service law school college application essay writers
what is the best custom essay writing service
write my essay reviews someone write my essay help with writing college application essay
%random_anchor_text% %random_anchor_text% %random_anchor_text% .
mba application essay writing service help me write a compare and
contrast essay essay writing service legal order cheap essay
professional custom essays lord of the flies essay help online essay service buying an essay
i need help with my essay custom essay UK essay revision help online law school essay editing service
essay help service college essay proofreading service professional essay writers review write custom essays
help with my essay will someone write my essay for me essay homework help who will write my essay
buy coreg online cheap carvedilol 6.25mg oral amitriptyline canada
order generic amoxicillin 250mg order generic stromectol ivermectin dosage
top essay writers best essay writing websites medical school
essay service help writing a college essay
alendronate 35mg oral cost fosamax 70mg motrin 600mg price
buy dapoxetine 90mg online avana 200mg brand domperidone 10mg uk
This blog is definitely rather handy since I’m at the moment creating an internet floral website – although I am only starting out therefore it’s really fairly small, nothing like this site. Can link to a few of the posts here as they are quite. Thanks much. Zoey Olsen
nortriptyline order online panadol 500 mg cost paxil 20mg cheap
purchase indomethacin for sale cenforce oral buy cenforce 100mg without prescription
famotidine 20mg price order generic tacrolimus 1mg remeron 30mg without prescription
doxycycline over the counter methylprednisolone 8 mg without a doctor prescription medrol medicine
ropinirole medication purchase labetalol pills order trandate sale
tadalafil order online plavix cost purchase trimox generic
purchase tricor online order generic sildenafil sildenafil brand
buy esomeprazole 20mg without prescription generic furosemide 100mg lasix generic
cost of cialis Buy cialis once daily sildenafil mail order
canadian drug store cialis
buy minocin 50mg online cheap minocin 50mg generic hytrin ca
cialis 5mg brand viagra canada non prescription ed pills
order metformin 500mg pill calan price order generic nolvadex 20mg
buy provigil generic stromectol online buy promethazine generic
order clomiphene pills buy prednisolone 40mg generic cost prednisolone 5mg
order deltasone 10mg sale prednisone for sale online amoxicillin pill
accutane 40mg pill purchase ampicillin generic ampicillin for sale online
buy fildena 100mg sale cheap pregabalin 75mg order propecia 1mg online cheap
ivermectin 200mg buy stromectol buy deltasone 40mg online cheap
purchase zofran online cheap ondansetron uk generic bactrim
buy accutane generic isotretinoin 40mg oral azithromycin 250mg uk
allergy tablets oral synthroid 150mcg augmentin 1000mg tablet
order prednisolone online cheap buy furosemide generic order lasix online cheap
oral provigil 100mg order metoprolol 50mg sale buy lopressor medication