Opal Ridge — Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

Alberta

Kananaskis

Opal Ridge — Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Hard

hikers

Opal Ridge — Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

04:22

8.92km

970m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Spray Valley Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

53 m

Opal Ridge Trailhead (South End)

Highlight • Parking

Opal Ridge Trailhead has arguably one of the most beautiful parking lots in the area, with plenty of space for cars, picnic benches, a convenience store, and a gas station.

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3.62 km

Opal Ridge South

Highlight • Summit

Opal Ridge South is situated at about the same elevation as Opal Ridge. Reaching the Opal Ridge South involves class 2-3 scrambling and gives hikers the opportunity to catch a glimpse of wild bighorn sheep.

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4.33 km

Opal Ridge

Highlight • Summit

Opal Ridge sits at 2,565 meters above sea level and gives way to unreal views in all directions of Grizzly Peak, South Lawson Peak, and the Kananaskis Lakes. This area …

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8.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

4.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

2.98 km