Heart Creek Trail & Heart Creek Bunker- Easy Hike

Date: April 4, 2026
Hike Start Time: 9:00AM
Hike Finish Time: 1:00PM (approximate)
Distance: 4km-8km
Elevation gain: 200m-400m (unnoticeable elevation)
Difficulty: Easy

From Alltrails: The Heart Creek Trail is a nice route for almost any hiker. The start of this trail begins from the parking lot just off the highway, so you will hear some highway noise at the beginning of this trail but that soon fades away to the peaceful sounds of the river and water running over rocks. This is truly a nice short walk through a mini canyon, which can be treated as a rest stop or an opportunity to run or walk. Once you get deep enough into the trail the sounds of the mini waterfalls drown out the noise of creeks and river. The trail is maintained pretty well, and it will be easy to follow. There is nothing technical or difficult, and hikers will be able to cross over a bunch of man made bridges as they zigzag over the creek.

Plan is to do both trails - You are welcome to join for one or both.

What to bring:

• Hiking shoes/boots with good treads.
• Hiking poles if you like to use them or for better control and balance.
• Microspikes.
• Headlamp (for the bunker)
• Foam pad (many options out there - shop around)
• Please dress in layers.
• Water - For winter hiking: use an insulated mug to keep your water from freezing or getting too cold to drink. If you use a water bladder, use an Insulation sleeve for the hose. Have some extra water (or hot tea) in your car to enjoy after the hike.
• Snacks/Lunch.
• Bear spray. Many have asked 'why in winter'? Here is a good article, and here is another. Also, our group sometimes separates into smaller groups, so if you ever end up in a group of two or three it is important that at least one person has bear spray.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Toilet paper (and a bag to carry it out after use).

Carpooling/Park Pass
If anyone needs a ride from the city, please make arrangements with fellow hikers and consider a contribution to your driver for gas and Kananaskis park pass. Unfortunately, I am unable to offer rides at this time.

Weather
Evan-Thomas Creek Weather

Meeting Spot - Meet at the trailhead at 9AM
Heart Creek Trailhead (use this link for navigation)

References
Heart Creek Trail (Alltrails)
Heat Creek Bunker
Kananaskis Pass
Be Bear Smart
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace
GROW Kananaskis
Highway Conditions
Avalanche Canada

Contact
If you have any questions please call/text me at 416-876-1765.

Waiver - by signing up for this event you acknowledge and accept the following:
"I acknowledge that this activity in which I am participating, organized by Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures and/or its members, involves risks which are beyond the control of the group. Notwithstanding the acknowledgement of such risks, I hereby release the Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures and its organizers from all claims for damage however so arising as a result of my participation in this and any other activity organized by the Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures. I affirm that I am aware of the nature of this activity, its length, duration and degrees of difficulty and that I am properly equipped and physically able to participate. I have no medical or other condition which might preclude my participation. I agree to pay the cost of emergency evacuation of my person and/or my belongings that may be necessary. I agree to follow the directions of the organizer(s) and any assistants at all times."