Panoramic view – Barrier Lake loop from Barrier Lake Public Land Recreation Area

Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

Alberta

Kananaskis

Panoramic view – Barrier Lake loop from Barrier Lake Public Land Recreation Area

Moderate

4.9

(22)

388

hikers

Panoramic view – Barrier Lake loop from Barrier Lake Public Land Recreation Area

04:20

11.1km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bow Valley Provincial Park

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

634 m

View of Mount Baldy and Barrier Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.11 km

Panoramic view

Highlight • Viewpoint

First real view before the top one, already beautiful

Tip by

5.51 km

View of Barrier Lake from Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on Barrier Lake and surrounding mountains

Tip by

10.2 km

Barrier Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Easy parking (you need a permit) and trailhead for a really nice hike with great views.

Tip by

11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.59 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.59 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (1,370 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

2°C

-6°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2023,Living in a different world

Today we climbed Mount Yates. We discovered and admired many animals. This hike was a milestone for my roommate, who has achieved success with it. The appearance of the hiking sport was shaped by our good times and happiness. In the evening we were back at the beautiful chip shop.

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May 19, 2025,🇨🇦 Kananaskis Provincial Park: Barrier Lake > Prairie View

The most beautiful hike I've done in Canada so far. It's not as well known, and many people are probably put off by the price of a day pass of $15.75 for Kananaskis Provincial Park. The view from the Prarie Lookout is truly breathtaking.

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