Boundary Peak (Kananaskis) (Light Scrambling) (Keep Microspikes Handy)

Trail Name: Boundary Peak (Click the link for the AllTrails Route.)
Difficulty: Hard
Trailhead meet-up time: Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 9:00 am
Location: West End of Jumpingpound Ridge Pullout (NOTE: This is not an official parking lot - it's a pullout area on the side of the gravel road. Click the link for the parking location.)

NOTE: **Attendance** - A waitlist has been created. I will admit attendees at my own discretion. Your answer to the hike question will be considered. I am aiming for up to 10 people, including myself.

NOTE: *Keep Microspikes Handy* - Snow levels are not too high at the moment but keep microspikes ready in case of icy sections.

NOTE: Gravel Road - The trailhead is accessed via Powderface Road, which is unpaved and may have icy spots at this time of the year. Please ensure your car is capable of handling this road if you are driving to the trailhead.

NOTE: Hike Day - All hike dates are subject to change depending on the weather.

NOTE: Difficulty - This is a Hard hike. Gradual ascent in the valley with two notable steep scree sections - one to gain the ridge, one immediately below the summit. Some light bushwhacking sections along the lower creek. Decent amount of distance and elevation gain but non-technical. Very light scrambling on some of the steeper scree sections.

Boundary Peak sits southeast along the ridge connecting Midnight and Midday Peak. Like its neighbours, the peak offers great views of the Highway 40 area and the surrounding valleys.

Trail Details
Distance: Approx. 15 km (Out-and-Back)
Elevation gain: Approx. 950 meters
Time: Approx. 6 hours (including breaks)

Trail Description:
From the parking area, we will walk to the start of the Lusk Pass Trail. About 0.5km along the Lusk Pass Trail, we will turn off climber's left to the trail leading to the hunter's camp. The next 3.5 km will follow the creek drainage coming down from Boundary Ridge. Some sections of this trail are overgrown, but it's easier to navigate in the Fall. We will a few creek crossings but the water level is low enough to simply step across. The creek trail will become more defined the further up we go.

Once above the upper forest, we will take a sharp turn climber's right to gain a lower saddle in a grassy meadow. From the lower saddle, we will walk to the steep scree slope under Boundary Ridge and ascend the scree to gain the ridge. Once on the ridge, we will have a pleasant and mostly gradual 1.5km ridgewalk, with a few steeper scree sections close to the summit. We will enjoy the summit views and retrace our steps to the parking area.

RECOMMENDED GEAR & SUPPLIES
- Microspikes - in case of icy sections
- gaiters - to keep snow out of your shoes/boots
- hiking poles - useful for the steep ascent and descent sections
- gloves/toque/balaclava - cooler temperatures, especially in the morning
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- hat/cap
- personal first aid kit
- snacks/lunch
- water/warm drink (recommend 2 litres of water)

Ride Sharing:
Suggested Ridge Sharing Spot: Petro-Can at the corner of Highway 1 and Highway 22.

Suggested Ride Sharing Fee: $15

This hike should offer a good workout with a pleasant ridgewalk as the reward!