Cougar Creek (Exploration) (Keep Microspikes Handy)
Details
Trail Name: Cougar Creek Trail (Click link to see the AllTrails Map)
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald Trailhead (Click link to see the Parking Area)
Trailhead Meetup Time: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00am
NOTE: Attendance - I may add or remove any attendee at my own discretion. Preference will be given to people with a good attendance record.
NOTE: Keep Microspikes Handy - Expecting icy areas in the creek.
NOTE: Difficulty - This is a moderate hike. Mainly a walk in the creek, with a gradual ascent as we get further in. Some icy areas and rocky terrain to navigate.
NOTE: Weather and Hike Day - All hike days are subject to change depending on the weather.
Cougar Creek was heavily damaged by floods in 2013. Atleast part of the creek has been cleared up since then. Let's go and explore the creek!
Weather: To be updated as we get closer to the hike day (usually 2 days before hike day).
Trail Details
Distance: Approx. 10 km (Out & Back)
Elevation gain: Approx. 350 meters
Time: Approx. 4.5 hours
Trail Description: From the parking lot, we will walk up to the Cougar Creek flood barrier and cross it. We will continue gradually ascending up the creek to the base of Cougar Peak. We will enjoy the views along the way and retrace our steps to the parking lot.
RECOMMENDED GEAR & SUPPLIES
- microspikes
- appropriate clothing - Late Winter - Medium wool clothing is recommended with a windbreaker/medium jacket. Waterproof pants and boots are important in winter. Cotton clothes are not good. Jeans are not good.
- gaiters - for potential patches of deep snow along the creek
- hiking poles
- gloves/toque/balaclava - cooler temperatures, especially in the morning
- sunglasses
- personal first aid kit
- snacks/lunch
- water/warm drink (recommend 2 litres of water)
Suggested Ride Sharing Point:
Petro-Canada off Highway 1 and Highway 22.
Suggested Ride sharing fee: $15
Looking forward to a relaxing creek walk!