Mesa Butte - Hike (Moderate)

Date: July 4, 2026
Hike Start Time: 9:00a.m.
Hike Finish Time: 2:00p.m. (approximate)
Distance: 9km
Elevation Gain: 400m
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

We are staying away from the mountains a little bit longer to allow recovery and cleanup crews to do their jobs. While we wait, join me for a relaxing hike to Mesa Butte.

From Alltrails: "This trail is well-defined, with lots of mild ups and downs. There is shade and it is largely protected from the wind and sun - great for a hot sunny day as there is limited exposure. There are lots of beautiful wildflowers in the area. The last kilometre is a bit of a grind up the hill but you will be rewarded with a picnic table, fire pit, and great views."

We will spend some time at the top to enjoy our lunch and relax (weather permitting) so bring a book, hammock, chair, blanket or anything else to make yourself comfortable.

Current weather forecast for Saturday looks great but it keeps changing - I am hopeful it will remain dry and sunny and that we don't have to cancel.

What to bring:

• Hiking shoes/boots with good treads.
• Hiking poles if you like to use them.
• Foam pad (many options out there - shop around)
• Please dress in layers.
• Plenty of water. Have some extra water in your car to enjoy after the hike.
• Lunch/snack.
• 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, please make arrangements through the event messaging. Consider a contribution to your driver for the gas and Kananaskis pass. Unfortunately, I am unable to offer rides at this time.

Also, please drive carefully. It is fawning season - many youngsters are out there running across roads.

Meeting Spot - 50.756280, -114.546262

Please use Alltrails directions or above coordinates - we will meet just after the North Fork Provincial Recreation Area on the left, after the bridge (there is no official parking lot).

References

• Mesa Butte Alltrails
• Kananaskis Pass
• Smoke Forecast
• Backcountry Safety
• Be Bear Smart
• Parks Advisories & Closures
• The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace
• GROW Kananaskis

Contact

If you have any questions please contact me at 4168761765

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."