Prairie Creek Trail & Powderface Creek Loop - Hike (Easy to Moderate)
Details
Date: April 11, 2026
Hike Start Time: 9AM
Hike Finish Time: 2PM (approximate)
Distance: 12-13KM
Elevation gain: 400M (approximate)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
This is a classic Kananaskis hike that has an equal amount of gradual ups and downs and flat sections. The plan for this hike is to just take it easy and enjoy the walk. We will be taking the clockwise route starting at Powderface Creek and connecting to Prairie Creek via Prairie Link. Our lunch spot will be at the downed tree, used by many as a bench, facing the sun - if the weather serves us well we will spend some time here to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. As this trail is following two parallel valleys, we will be hiking mostly in the trees, please dress in appropriate layers in order to stay comfortable throughout the day. Forecast for Saturday looks promising!
Be prepared for mud, ice, snow, and all kinds of other fun Spring terrain :)
What to bring:
- Hiking shoes/boots with good treads (bring extra pair of shoes for the car ride home as your hiking shoes/boots may get muddy).
- Hiking poles if you like to use them or for better control and balance.
- Microspikes.
- 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 tea) in your car to enjoy after the hike.
- 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.
Meeting Spot
Powderface Creek Trailhead 9AM
Weather
References
3 P’s - Alltrail
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.
Event 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."