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Gem Trek Kananaskis Lakes waterproof trail map featuring 25-metre contour lines, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park hiking routes, and a 1:25,000 scale lake inset.

Kananaskis Lakes Hiking Map | Waterproof Gem Trek Trail Guide

Gem Trek
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Product Code: 26912

Journey through what many consider the most spectacular and visually arresting alpine terrain in Western Canada with the authoritative Kananaskis Lakes Trail Map & Guide by Gem Trek. This premium, double-sided topographic map is the definitive, all-season navigation asset for day hikers, overnight backpackers, mountain bikers, and winter sports enthusiasts. Providing seamless cross-boundary coverage, the map charts the dramatic mountain corridors of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, the northern tier of Elk Lakes Provincial Park, and the upper Smith-Dorrien-Spray Trail corridor stretching south of Mount Shark.

The primary map face features Gem Trek's trademark detailed cartography, pairing high-accuracy contour lines at precise 25-metre intervals (80 feet) with advanced relief shading. This high-contrast terrain rendering brings soaring limestone peaks, hanging glaciers, and deep lake basins to life, providing outdoor enthusiasts with an indispensable, signal-free safety guide for navigating the remote backcountry.

Elite Multi-Sport Trail Coverage:

Whether you are exploring under the summer sun or navigating deep winter snowpacks, this comprehensive guide features exact route tracking for the region's most iconic trails:

  • Premier Summer Day Hikes: Plan your perfect route along the Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit, Rawson Lake, Elbow Lake, Chester Lake, Burstall Pass, Headwall Lakes, Kananaskis Lookout, and Elk Lakes.

  • Wildflower Hotspots: Features detailed tracking for the spectacular alpine bowl of Ptarmigan Cirque, a paradise where budding botanists have identified more than 80 unique species of subalpine wildflowers.

  • Dedicated Winter Snowshoe Networks: This updated edition explicitly maps out seven dedicated snowshoe trails, including winter routes at Chester Lake, Hogarth Lakes, Lower Lake, Penstock, Elkwood, Sawmill, and the 5-km Mount Wintour stretch commencing directly at the Highway 40 winter gate.

High-Density Backcountry Field Guide (Reverse Side):

Turn the map over to unlock a comprehensive, full-color field guide and strategic planning matrix. The reverse side functions as an interactive wilderness directory, featuring:

  • Micro-Scale Topo Inset: Includes a specialized, high-resolution 1:25,000-scale inset map focusing explicitly on the immediate Kananaskis Lakes core area to simplify navigation at busy day-use trail junctions.

  • The Multi-Sport Directory: Delivers vibrant photographs and detailed route descriptions for 16 recommended day hikes, 3 classic overnight backpacking trips, and 9 classic mountain bike rides.

  • Winter Sports Matrix: Spotlights six recommended routes tailored specifically for novice and intermediate snowshoers, alongside two prime areas highly recommended for cross-country skiing.

  • Vital Resource Logistics: Provides essential contact information for regional Alberta Parks visitor centers, backcountry campgrounds, front-country hotels, and alpine lodges to ensure proactive trip preparation.

Engineered for Extreme Mountain Durability:

  • 100% Waterproof & Tear-Resistant Synthetic Material: Purpose-built to survive the highly volatile elements of the Canadian Rockies. This heavy-duty map will not bleed, fray at the corners, or disintegrate when exposed to sudden alpine blizzards, driving backcountry rain, or heavy handling at the trailhead.

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