When I saw pictures of the ridge on Instagram I knew one day I would stand on the ridge and throw my arms up into air. After struggling into our heavy backpacks, we proceeded around the first few kilometers of Upper Kananaskis Lake before cutting off on a ‘hidden’ trail towards Hidden Lake. The ridge walk was very nice. From this point you’ll just need to follow the Three Isle Lake trail down stream until you can see Upper Kananaskis Lake here you can decide to stay high or take a short descending switch back to take the lake side trail. Northover Ridge. Northover Ridge Route . Hiking up the steep trail to the west shoulder of Northover - Northover looming above on the right. The elevation increase kicks up a notch yet again with some steep scree and rock to ascend to make it to the start of the ridge line. It was named in 1917 after Lieutenant A.W. As Dan and Kelly hike north toward the col, Mount Joffre (3450 metres) begins to dominate the view southward. On your right hand side you’ll see the impressive Fossil Falls bellowing in the distance however keep left aiming for the ridge line to the far left of the falls. The ridge can be exposed so if you have a fear of heights you may want to avoid this hike. Some of the elevation gain is pretty draining and if you’re like me and take a heavy pack full of camera gear you’ll be grateful for the shorter days. This is tricky with a large backpack on. 8) Northover Ridge A 33-kilometre grunt out to Kananaskis Lakes, up to Aster Lake, over Northover Ridge, down to Three Isle Lake and back to the car. This trip will be technically difficult and extremely strenuous – NOT FOR BEGINNERS!!! Snow can often be found on the upper slopes, which makes for a very enjoyable boot ski down at least part of the ridge. Park Patrol Cabin Loop via … The scenery was beautiful on both sides, and the exposure in parts was pretty exciting. 9. 🙂 I have to warn you that there are very aggressive porcupines in the Aster Lake camping area so if you hear what sounds like screaming in the middle of the night, or wake up to chewing noises on your boots you know what this is – it’s quite unnerving the first few times it happens. This isn’t where you want to go! 2. However always time for a bit of breakfast! Northover Camp, NJ Latitude: 40.5892694 Longitude: -74.540989 County: Somerset Area: Bound Brook Elevation: 87 meters - 285 feet Nearby Hiking Trails. Park Patrol Cabin Loop via Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail. Few trails in the Alberta Rockies are as challenging but immensely rewarding as the Northover Ridge hike. It cuts into the BC backcountry and over the incredibly scenic Northover Ridge. With the hundreds of trails, scrambles, backpacking loops, and day hikes in the Canadian Rockies, it can sometimes be hard to pick the right trail for a group’s skill set and goals. The chopper flies past Warrior's north face. ... Northover Ridge is a fantastic but challenging multi-day hike through widely varied terrain across the border of Alberta and BC. 1. The ascent to the ridge can be seen just to the left of Mount Northover, a mixture of snow and scree. If you look closely you can see the trail continuing along the right hand side. I highly recommend this hike in late August or September when the bush is dying out and Hidden Lake is pretty much a puddle. Distant views of mighty Mount King George (which I'd climb in August 2014) with Onslow in the foreground and Prince Albert to the right. Summit Elevation (m): 3048 Trip Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2006 Elevation Gain (m): 650 ... 😉 As we started up the lower grass slopes of Mount Northover (which is also part of the Northover Ridge route) I began to have my doubts about the wisdom of our choice. On the map this is clearly marked as a sharp turn right, back along a side creek near Foch towards Aster Creek before turning again left up Aster Creek to Aster Lake. Heading back to our packs near the dried up tarn. Seasonal Popularity. This section should not be under estimated! Remember that you must traverse several ridges / drainages west from the Foch Creek drainage to the Aster Creek drainage. Evening at camp after scrambling Warrior, Cordonnier and Northover. Another hot, clear fall day as we make our way towards the Three Isle Creek headwall. From the south end of Hidden Lake we followed bits of trail through light forest and then cairns and trails up a steep scramble through the headwall along Foch Creek and past the impressive Fossil Falls. With roughly 1500m of elevation gain, it takes you through amazing terrain, several beautiful lakes, high up on a stunning ridge traverse, and starting/ending your trip at the wonderful Upper Kananaskis Lake. Rod and Vern are very glad to be hiking along the shoreline of Hidden Lake rather than bushwhacking around the east side of it. As we made our way along Aster Lake and up the steep pass to the Northover Col I remembered my scary moment on Northover the day before. Descending the chains down the headwall beneath Three Isle Lake was certainly easier with good stairs built into the cliff now – even though long legs are a definite asset here. and west into the … We managed this part of the trail with decent boots and poles but at certain times of year I could see how cleats or micro spikes could be useful. Jon cools off in Aster Creek after a long, hot day of scrambling and hiking. Maude-Lawson Trail (Haig Glacier and Mt Jellicoe) for a walk up a treed valley with lakes, glaciers, and climable moutains at the end. Only downside? Royal peaks in the distance. If you choose to wild camp here please be respectful and pack all your waste out and store your food sensibly as there are a lot of marmots and small rodents in the area. This tool allows you to look up elevation data by searching address or clicking on a live google map. Luckily the tarns are a great place to wild camp and spend the night allowing you to rest up before tackling the uphill in the morning. Previous Post Burstall Pass and looking for holes in the ground Next Post A crazy long run. We started from the Upper Lakes parking area, but this means an extra (boring) 5 km hike from Interlakes to Upper lakes at the end of the trip which I remember sucking big time. Northover Glacier was also quite impressive. There are two trails, one each side of Aster Lake, we decided to take the left hand side. Camping. A great ridge walk in Kananaskis. We managed to scramble over some pretty narrow areas before dropping down off the ridge (obvious trails) to the drainage leading to Three Isle Lake. It's loose and exposed in places and much harder with snow. Elevation: 8200 ft / 2499 m: Sign the Climber's Log! I think we were the only people around. 1. Incredible views from the top of the headwall down Three Isle Creek towards the Kananaskis River. Some of the narrower more exposed sections you’ll need to navigate. It is a formidable challenge, not just with physical effort but also with some scrambling and exposure that, when combined with a heavy backpack, makes for a seriously heart pounding experience. I almost never get lured by foreshortened view as my reference is other mountains and elevation. Jon has one foot in British Columbia (L) and the other in Alberta (R)! Upper Kananaskis Lake is a natural lake that was turned into a reservoir in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada.. Upper Kananaskis Lake, along with the Lower Kananaskis Lake, is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.. A very calm and retreated Hidden Lake with Indefatigable and Warspite in the bg. After climbing for 10 miles, 4,000 ft and 2 “detours”, we finally reached the top of Northover Ridge, a several kilometer stretch of ridge line that straddles BC and Alberta. It’s always best to be prepared so if you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below! Outliers of Lyautey on the right. Bright and early on September 07 we were off to hike more of the route to Three Isle Lake, ascending Worthington and McHarg along the way. From the tarns to the top of Northover Ridge can be a pretty grueling mixture of sliding scree and slippery snow, this section certainly reminded me I’m now in my 30’s! We opted for the forest trail to stay in the shade as we had an uphill, exposed slog ahead of us. Duration: 3 hours. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. No matter which direction you go there is still some route finding involved so take a map, not just on your phone but a paper copy too, we had both and had to refer to them several times to make sure we were on the right route. 8. It books up fast so it’s worth planning early, bookings are available from the 24th of June to the 30th of November and can be made here. The obvious smoky haze took away some of the scenery. It was foreshortened. The route from the unnamed tarn to Aster Lake can be confusing – I seem to get lost in here every time through it! Open from 24th of June to November 30th and can be booked here. Northover Ridge is a fantastic but challenging multi-day hike through widely varied terrain across the border of Alberta and BC. Once in the valley you’ll be able to follow the river bed to the lake shore line, head right until you come to the campsite. Not a trail for beginners, the Mount Northover Ridge hike crosses exposed and steep ridgelines as it reaches a summit of 3,048 metres. Our palace for the week is Jon's deluxe three person Eureka. Elevation 2,943 m / 9,656 ft. Elevation Gain 1,236 m / 4,055 ft. After enjoying the views from the summits of McHarg and Worthington (as much as we could with the thick smoke anyway) we made our way down their rubble slopes and along the always gorgeous Three Isle Lake to the excellent backcountry campground on its NE corner for our last night. Stick to the ridge line until you see the trail descending through steep scree, going down hill in terrain like this is always good fun as you run and ski to the bottom, up hill I imagine this section to be pretty brutal. You can choose to take the trail along the lake side but along the road is shorter and faster which is my preferred method after 3 days of hiking! Aster Lake is 10.8 km from Upper Kananaskis day use area with approximately 550 metres of elevation gain. Northover Ridge is described as the best hike in Kananaskis! Technical Rating: OT5; YDS (Hiking) Map: Google Maps, In September of 2006 I was joined by cousin Jon and brother Rod on an unforgettable backpacking trip over Northover Ridge. Hiking along Three Isle Lake to our campsite which is located on the left side in the distance around the shoreline. This trail is 10.8 km one way with 550 metres of elevation gain and is rated hard. Simply follow Highway 1 until you reach the Kananaskis turning and follow highway 40 south until you see signs for the lakes. One of my favorite hiking sections from Three Isle to Upper Kananaskis Lake is above the headwall. Indefatigable. This was a pretty big day of scrambling and hiking with one of my scariest moments in the mountains occurring while ascending Mount Northover. The north face of the route is covered by a large blanket glacier with the southern face a steep, forbidding mass of ice and rock. From Northover Ridge (2800m.) Seasonal Popularity. King George makes us feel small. Another view of the end of the ridge with Onslow in the bg. This difficult hike/ easy scramble is a gorgeous loop that can be done in 1 - 3 days. Elevation gain: 950 metres (3115 feet). Follow the Hidden Lake trail up to the lake where the trees will open up and you’ll be rewarded with a nice open area, perfect for taking a rest before the elevation hits. We completed the hike clockwise, starting at Upper Kananaskis Lakes day use area and ending at Interlakes Parking lot. I can clearly remember the cool morning breezes on our backs as we hiked – what a glorious day that was. Once you ascend a little higher you’ll be able to see the ridge line trail you’ll be following for the next few kms, thankfully for us there was very little snow on the sections we actually needed to use. This campsite has 16 sites, bear lockers, picnic benches and a drop toilet. The route can be done in winter on skis or on foot in summer conditions. Jun 24 - Nov 30 Book It. Not to be confused with Joffre Peak near Pemberton, B.C., Mount Joffre is the second southernmost 11er and sits among a large series of incredible peaks. Hiking the glacial flats under Warrior towards the col with Northover which is just out of the photo to the right. The hike back out to our car along the Three Isle and Forks trails was very scenic but I remember the last 4-5km seemed pretty long. The entire ridgewalk from the north approach is about 3K with an elevation gain of 550 metres. Northover Ridge is a 36 km loop located in the Kananaskis Region in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park along the Continental Divide. Rather than forking off to Rawson Lake you’ll need to follow the trail round until the next left turn, approximately 4 km from the trail head, this is the trail to Hidden Lake. Snow can often be found on the upper slopes, which makes for a very enjoyable boot ski down at least part of the ridge. Northover ridge is a beast, with over two thousand meters of elevation gain, and over 30 km worth of backpacking. Jon descends the west end of Northover Ridge to the Defender col at lower right. Continuing along the ridge - Worthington and McHarg now visible in the distance. Distance: 7.5 km (4.7 miles) round trip from the parking lot. The trail begins on the Upper Kananaskis Lake trail. Sarrail Ridge is a steep, strenuous climb beyond Rawson Lake. It was mainly a rubble and talus slog. Mount Northover Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Mount Northover is: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Thu morningTemperatures will be well below freezing (max -10°C on Fri night, min -14°C on Sat afternoon)Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, gales from the WSW by Fri night). 1-877-537-2757. Three Isle Creek Camp via Northover Ridge Tr and Northover Ridge Rt. NOTE: As of 2019 I realize that many folks now do this loop as a day trip, which is a great idea as long as you don’t expect to bag the 7 peaks we did along the way on our trip. As you ascend you will need to do some small, basic scrambling to get over some of the steeper sections. Looking off Northover Ridge down towards Three Isle Lake. Several people told us that the opposite direction was the best way due to easier route finding however having completed the trail I believe clockwise has the more pleasant elevation gain and route finding wasn’t really problematic. We decided to bag up our food in dry sacks and throw it out onto a floating ice shelf, you can however purchase smell proof sacks and bags to store food, if you’re worried these may be a worthy investment. Peak Prominence 347 m / 1,138 ft. Base Elevation 1,707 m / 5,600 ft. Trip Totals. From this open area you’ll be able to see the ascent you’re in store for up the scree in the valley. We took on this hike in late July and only had to navigate short snowy sections, I heard of several groups turning back just the week before as weather made the ridge line impassable, you need to be an experienced hiker to tackle this loop. Looking back along the moderate exposed section of ridge as Vern and Rod balance over it. Jun 24 - Nov 30 Site Type Campsites Rate / Person / Night Water Source; Designated Backcountry 5 $12 Creek Reservations. The best part about doing the trip this way around is the trip out on your last day. You’ll be following the Upper Kananaskis Lake trail around the left hand side of the lake, this is the same trail you use to get to Rawson Lake and Sarrail Ridge. From the trailhead to the ridge, you'll travel 5.6 kilometers and gain 655 meters in elevation, and the incredible views from the top of the ridge make the effort worthwhile. Elevation Gain: 2200 metres approx - lots of ups and downs. Northover Ridge looking spectacular from the summit of Mount Northover (taken Sept 1, 2016) A photo posted by Jamie Junker (@peakfever) on Sep 1, 2016 at 6:32pm PDT Total Elevation … Elevation Profile. This tool allows you to look up elevation data by searching address or clicking on a live google map. Three Isle Creek Camp via Northover Ridge Tr and Northover Ridge Rt . Even though a trail has been cut around the east shore of Hidden Lake, it’s much easier and more pleasurable to hike alongside it in the open. On Northover Ridge. Beatty Lake Loop. You’ll hike over ridge lines, through alpine meadows and past perfect lakes. I had been keeping a close eye on the weather all week. 8) Northover Ridge A 33-kilometre grunt out to Kananaskis Lakes, up to Aster Lake, over Northover Ridge, down to Three Isle Lake and back to the car. We started from the Upper Lakes parking area, but this means an extra (boring) 5 km hike from Interlakes to Upper lakes at the end of the trip which I remember sucking big time. The view from the ridge line of Three Isle Lake. Description To do this hike in its most common form start at the Interlakes parking lot by Upper Kananaskis Lake. I would also highly recommend you pick good weather and clear views, especially for the high traverse of Northover Ridge. Northover, M.C., of the C.E.F., one of western Canada's first war heroes. Rod is grunting up the lower SE ridge of Northover to the col with Warrior before wrapping around the SW face. This tool allows you to look up elevation data by searching address or clicking on a live google map. There was an obvious trail in the scree that took us down into the Three Isle headwater valley and towards Three Isle Lake. 2. (To be fair, we’d bagged 7 peaks by the time we hit that slog.). Wolf and I had planned to day-hike the route last summer with a mutual friend, but bad weather caused us to cancel. Deep in the heart of Kananaskis Country (a series of provincial parks that are closer to Calgary and less busy than Banff National Park), Northover Ridge is a 36km loop that takes the average hiker about 3 days. There are a few tight spots along Aster Lake! This is a great afternoon/summer evening scramble, and would be a great place to see wildlife, as it is an aesthetically pleasing location with lush greenery and gorgeous wildflowers! 1. Rating: 5 of 5 Difficulty: Hard Length: ~33Km Elevation gain: ~1100m . The trail may disappear, briefly, in the drainage above the lake – keep to your right as you cross the drainage, and the trail will eventually become visible heading up the ridge. Peak Prominence 347 m / 1,138 ft. Base Elevation 1,707 m / 5,600 ft. Trip Totals. 1-877-537-2757. Start Exploring — View the latest adventures covered at Giant’s Gate — Mount McGillivray › A Scrambling and Hiking trip to the Bow Valley Wildland region of Canmore.. July 09, 2018 It was named in 1917 after Lieutenant A.W. At the west shoulder of Northover looking north at an unnamed outlier of Lyautey towards Mount Putnik in the distance. Simon Ennals Photography 2018, lady mac, hike, hikinh, Hike Guide, lady macdonald, mount lady macdonald, hiking, canmore, Kananaskis. This campsite only has 5 sites so booking here is very difficult, it does however have bear lockers and a drop toilet. After a wonderful scramble, marred only by the smoky views, we returned to our gear and continued on to the Aster Lake campground (we made reservations before staying here and so should you). Once you reach the top you’ll be stunned by views across glaciers, mountains and ridges, at this point on our hike the route looked almost impassable with snow covering the vast majority of the mountains in sight. Gorgeous views from the upper headwall back over our ascent route - note the trail in the scree to the right. Hiking clockwise there are multiple steep scree slopes you descend which would be incredibly unpleasant on the way up, it also means your last day is almost completely down hill on easy, wide trails. Almost there! You’ll need to use your judgement on this hike, the elevation increase is extensive and you’ll hike close to 3000 metres at certain points. ... Mount Joffre, Mount Sarrail, and Northover Ridge. You can either choose to follow the very edge of the lake, which is probably a little more scenic, or head through the shaded woods. On our way up to the pass we spotted a helicopter land near us and drop off a park warden. Surprisingly we were only the 8th ascent party in the register. It was mainly a rubble and talus slog. Our home for the third night at Three Isle Lake. Even though this hike is achievable in 2 days, 1 night I would recommend taking a little longer. Mount Northover Ridge, Kananaskis. Northover Ridge is best done in a clockwise loop starting from the Interlakes Parking lot. Exposed ridge walking, glaciers, lakes, and some serious elevation gain. Northover Ridge – The Happiest Place On Earth. Some hikers we passed were setting up camp at the Northover Tarns, you can see their tents setup on the below zoomin: From the Tarns it was a few hour hike through slush to the top of the ridge. Hiking back along Upper Kananaskis Lake - back in thick smoke. Jun 24 - Nov 30 Site Type Campsites Rate / Person / Night Water Source; Designated Backcountry 5 $12 Creek Reservations. Elevation Gain: 2200 metres approx - lots of ups and downs. But this week was different because I was finally going to run/hike Northover Ridge loop.. Mount Putnik rises on the left. The real trail is just on the left hand side of the furthest right inflow to Aster Lake, the best way to approach this section may be to follow the trail on the right hand side of the lake as this will most likely better match up with the upward ascent towards the tarns. Think Northover Ridge, Skyline, Berg Lake or the Rockwa We are lucky to have tons of high-quality trails here in the Rockies. I knew Mount Worthington is just slightly lower than Mount Northover… At least we had to get higher than Northover Ridge though. Access: This trail is a loop and starts/ends at either Upper Kananaskis Lake day use area or North Interlakes parking lot. Northover Ridge Route for the experience mountain backpacker. I’ll go more into the differences throughout the post. Wolf and I had planned to day-hike the route last summer with a mutual friend, but bad weather caused us to cancel. ... and the popular Northover Ridge hiking circuit ensures that the 5 available tent pads can be difficult to book. Something I almost never do … because you know I like to be surprised. Overview: Northover Ridge is an absolutely breathtaking ridge walk straddling the border of Alberta and British Columbia. MODERATE 7.3 mi. We clocked in 36.4 kilometres with 1,600 metre gain in elevation at a steady hiking pace. Some hikers we passed were setting up camp at the Northover Tarns, you can see their tents setup on the below zoomin: From the Tarns it was a few hour hike through slush to the top of the ridge. With roughly 1500m of elevation gain, it takes you through amazing terrain, several beautiful lakes, high up on a stunning ridge traverse, and starting/ending your trip at the wonderful Upper Kananaskis Lake. The route can be done in winter on skis or on foot in summer conditions. There have been fatalities on this route and I don’t want to add to the statistics. We chose to do the loop over 3 days and 2 nights, there are multiple camping options along the way. This is where the backpacking gets very interesting! Mount Northover is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide.The nearest higher peak is Mount Lyautey, 2.0 km (1.2 mi) to the north-northeast. Three Isle Creek Camp via Northover Ridge Tr and Northover Ridge Rt . This spot is approximately 2 to 3 km further on from Aster Lake. After leaving camp you’ll have to complete a small up hill section climaxing with views over the valley ahead, after this point it’s pretty much all down hill to the valley floor. Although great views are in our backyard, a few more difficult and longer trails deserve the status of “Classics” by the quality of the scenery and … Jon takes a breather as we traverse ridges from Sarrail (rising in the bg) to the Aster Lake campground (behind me here). Start Exploring — View the latest adventures covered at Giant’s Gate — Mount McGillivray › A Scrambling and Hiking trip to the Bow Valley Wildland region of Canmore.. July 09, 2018 Although great views are in our backyard, a few more difficult and longer trails deserve the status of “Classics” by the quality of the scenery and … Once we arrived at the base of the Kane scramble route on Mount Sarrail’s west ridge, we dropped our heavy gear and scrambled up Mount Sarrail. northover ridge trail running Post navigation. based on 3 tracks & routes | | DIFFICULT ... Elevation Profile. You may have a tough time finding the trail to hidden lake but look carefully at the maps and the GPS track and you should be able to find it. While there is a good early season base at high elevations, lower elevation trails have a very thin snowpack, especially at the north end of the system, and contain many early season natural hazards. Slog and slog, we made to the col. But this week was different because I was finally going to run/hike Northover Ridge loop.. 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