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Watridge Lake Trail to McBride's Camp

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Alberta

Kananaskis

Watridge Lake Trail to McBride's Camp

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Watridge Lake Trail to McBride's Camp

07:13

26.8km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Spray Valley Provincial Park

Banff National Park

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Start point

Parking

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133 m

Watridge Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This wide, well-graded trail follows an old fire road through the forest to Watridge Lake, offering gentle elevation gain and mountain views along the way. The route is popular with …

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2.27 km

Spray Valley Provincial Park

Highlight • Natural

Stretching south of Canmore, Spray Valley Provincial Park is a vast mountain wilderness of forests, alpine lakes, and rugged peaks. The park is home to popular trails like Watridge Lake …

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6.99 km

Assiniboine Pass Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is wide and clearly marked, and though much of the trail is forested, you get occasional views of the towering mountains through the trees. There are spots to …

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13.4 km

McBride's Camp

Highlight • Camping

There are about twenty campsites at McBride, half of which can be reserved ahead of time. The camp has a shared cooking area and direct views to Wonder Peak and …

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26.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

13.2 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,720 m)

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Watridge Lake Trail to McBride's Camp

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Spray Valley Provincial Park

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