Wasootch Ridge Trail, Kananaskis Country: See 2 reviews, articles, and 8 photos of Wasootch Ridge Trail, ranked No.63 on Tripadvisor among 80 attractions in Kananaskis Country. The point way in the distance is the high point of Wasootch Ridge. Most people hike to the cairn instead of hiking the ridge in its entirety. This description will be focusing on the trail to the summit from the main cairn on Wasootch Ridge. I heartily recommend Wasootch Ridge as an early(ish) season hike and/or scramble. Thats the trail head, its not marked for the trail name. I tried pretty much the same time around in 2011. This photo is taken near the beginning of the hike, once we’d done a thigh-burning scramble up a steep trail through the forest to the crest of the ridge. The views are great and there’s an easy alternate exit via a wide valley with more great views. Directions: Wasootch … Start of the trail is fairly steep but soon levels out with beautiful views of the Kananaskis Valley. With Porcupine Creek (out of sight) on one side and Wasootch Creek on the other, it stretches out far into the distance. Wasootch Peak is for people who's inner scrambler is screaming to push on when they're on Wasootch Ridge. They sit opposite each other, being separated by Wasootch Creek. Why Wasootch Ridge is a breathtaking day hike in Kananaskis Most people end up hiking Wasootch ridge until they get to the cairn which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. A long ridge in Kananaskis Country dividing Wasootch Creek and Porcupine Creek. Wasootch Peak is not to be confused with the nearby and similarly named Wasootch Ridge. When most other, bigger objectives are still threatening with avalanches and sucky approaches, the ridge should be dry and pleasant. While it was still winter ascent in 2011, it was pretty much dry in 2013. To see some other ridges we’ve explored, go here… Carry Ridge. The ridge opens up a bit. Looking north at Midnight Peak North and South summits. An optional route takes you all the way to the end of the ridge on its highest point and makes you come down a steep gully and brings you back to the trailhead via the Wasootch Creek rocky bed. One of the bigger dips perhaps 125 feet. Looming over the ridge is Wasootch Peak, and to see a report on it, follow this link… Wasoothc Peak attempt. From there its straight up literally, the first 1.5 km is pure elevation its … Off the Ridge: Getting closer. The ridge is the hilly line on the left-hand side of this photo. However if you remember we had twice as much snow in 2011. To the Ridge: Well just follow the trail from the parking lot. To start this hike you go to the Wasootch ridge day area, once you reach the parking lot the washroom is on the right and to the left is a small sign. Nice view of Wasootch Peak with Wasootch Tower to the left. From their respective summits, you can see one from the other. 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