Heart Mountain — Heart Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

Alberta

Heart Mountain — Heart Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Moderate

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Heart Mountain — Heart Creek Provincial Recreation Area

02:45

4.71km

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: October 27, 2025

Tips

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Bow Valley Provincial Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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339 m

Heart Creek

Highlight • River

Flowing through a narrow limestone canyon, Heart Creek is the centrepiece of Heart Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It was named after the nearby Heart Mountain, which features a distinctive heart-shaped layer of limestone visible near its summit.

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1.52 km

Heart Mountain Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steep and demanding route leading to the summit of Heart Mountain, this trail climbs quickly from the Heart Creek area through forest and rocky slopes. The path transitions into …

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2.22 km

Heart Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Rising above Heart Creek Provincial Recreation Area, Heart Mountain (2,135 metres) offers a steep but rewarding climb with panoramic views of the Bow Valley and surrounding peaks. The route includes …

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4.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

106 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

106 m

Elevation