Canada Smutwood Peak, Upper Trail

The Mount Smutwood trail is a super scenic trail along the most beautiful mountains of the Kananaskis Country. You will find sharp peaks, larches and good scrambling (next to hiking) in the area.

If you find trails out in the snow or generally just the trail, use it as a diagonal leading line through your frame to lead the eye of the viewer.

In order to get here, you would need to start the hike at the free parking at the trailhead. However keep in mind that you need a Kananaskis Conservation Pass when parking your car.

The roundtrip is about 18km long and takes you up 920m elevation through muddy, not well maintained terrain. This trail is nothing for beginners. Also the summit ridge gets quite exposed at some points, so be aware of that.

Furthermore, this is prime grizzly bear territory. Be familiar with proper defensive behavior and carry bear spray!