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Tent Ridge Horseshoe

Kananaskis, Canada

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 46 2026
Tent Ridge Horseshoe

A loop hike of about 10 km in Kananaskis that climbs from forest onto a high ridge with roughly 800 m of ascent. A rock scramble with exposure sits on the ridge; clockwise is generally advised to climb it rather than downclimb.

Highlights

  • Ridge walk above treeline
  • Spray Lakes viewpoint
  • Weather station scramble

Good to know

  • About 10 km, 800 m ascent
  • Takes 4 to 7 hours
  • Gravel access road, small parking fills early

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