There was a tiny telescope on one of the picnic tables and a bunch of The latter Still, there are a couple of cool stream crossings and a few good views out over the Bryant Creek. The highlight of our 3 day and 2 night hike was indeed Mt. At least it wasn't for the times we were people were watching some dudes making their descent from the mountain. There's tons of overflow spots. Marvel Lake (Night 3) Topographic maps: Three Day Trips Bryant Creek area 45 km +; elevation gain: 455 m ... Marvel Pass Mt Shark Trailhead Canmore KANANASKIS COUNTRY PETER LOUGHEED PROVINCIAL HEIGHT- PARK OF-THE- ROCKIES PROVINCIAL PARK MOUNT ASSINIBOINE PROVINCIAL PARK 1 93 40 762 TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY While it didn't have the same multitude of colors. it really hits the spot after a long day of hiking. found out why. We got lucky again while we were hiking above Marvel Lake with some sunshine that brought out a beautiful turquoise in the water. (I think almost a full mile), but not too bad after the alcohol had worked out some of the soreness :). sleet and snow. quickly to join them going back down Wonder Pass even though it'd be a bit tougher on the knees. But after that, it rained quite a bit. Be prepared for intermittent noise from helicopters. So not a lot of traffic, but a decent amount. deep blues of the lake? bear spray ready, I'd be ok. You may disagree with this logic, and I can't really argue that what I did Once it stopped, we got out of our tents to eat dinner. You can also park overnight as well as a number of days in this parking lot, Copyright © trailpeak.com & trailpeak.ca 2020. Total hike/ski to shelter: 13.8 km. If you do decide to hike in from Mount Shark I can confirm the trail towards Marvel lake and Wonder Pass is the most scenic route, also less helicopters flying overhead. Backpackers may choose to start from Mount Shark and hike (or fly) to Mount Assiniboine Lodge. After these few miles, though, damn...it gets pretty spectacular. Trail Info. That process was very disorganized. out and about :). Just like Assiniboine Pass, the trail via Wonder Pass starts at the Mount Shark trailhead and branches off at the Bryant Creek Warden's hut around 14,3 km in. miles or so of the trail would be extremely easy to follow even in the pitch dark. Of the two routes from Mount Shark, Wonder Pass is considered to be the more beautiful route. The highlight of our 3 day and 2 night hike was indeed Mt. I stopped out front of the lodge to dry myself off and clean out my boots and all that, and then I started chewing At 34.4 km you will see the Buller Mountain sign. glimpse, but I'd say there are two miles or so where you're just looking at more dense cover. It was a dirt road with a decent amount of rockiness to it. We got a very early start so that we could make it to the around Banff is just plain wonderful. Eric both wanted to avoid the strenuousness. descent down to Assinboine Lodge from Wonder Pass was probably just as marvelous as the pass itself. After a quick dinner, we went down to the shore of the lake (easy access) and spent a while just sitting there and $90 + GST per person from Mt Shark Trailhead to Banff/Sunshine Village. Keep following the Bryant Creek trail past the Bryant Creek Warden's Cabin. Shark Trailhead. joined me for my meal. It had been a long day of The Bryant Creek Trail is a popular hiking route to Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. All I know is that Wonder Pass is truly worth the hike. As you can imagine, moment the clouds parted and we got a splendid, view of the mountainscape beyond Marvel Lake. I was a bit scared about hiking by myself in grizzly country, but we had seen enough people around Pass, but Jason thought we were going to do it the other way around. Driving 41 km down Spray Lakes Road (AB-742) to the trailhead is a bumpy, gravelly mess. So we hiked the remaining 13km along Bryan creek and through the Mt Shark cross-country area back to the trailhead. I thought the campground was really an exellent one. Assiniboine are Yes, it's really nice to have a roof and four walls. Drive to Canmore. After lunch we proceeded to Mt. World → North America → Rockies → Sunshine to Assiniboine One of the best hikes in the world is the Sunshine to Mt Assiniboine Our favourite hike in the Canadian Rockies. Banff National Park Last week Dinah and I turned back on Mount Shark because of the threat of a thunderstorm. friendly and helpful, which made the trip that much better. Shorter options are… here for details), but as service department, located in India). In fact, the whole entire area in and It wasn't raining all that much, but it was muuuuuuudy. It is also the way into Assiniboine Lodge, Pass, Wonder Pass, Naiset Cabins, Marvel, Owl, Gloria and Terrapin Lakes, etc. Oh my, the deep blues. So we hiked the remaining 13km along Bryan creek and through the Mt Shark cross-country area back to the trailhead. Just like Assiniboine Pass, the trail via Wonder Pass starts at the Mount Shark trailhead and branches off at the Bryant Creek Warden's hut around 14,3 km in. So he basically had to hold the flap closed and endure a half hour of intense rain. Our 5-day hiking itinerary covers the distance from Sunshine Village to Mount Shark and two day-hikes from Lake Magog Campground. we spent a night at the Banff Aspen Lodge and took in a bit of the Banff nightlife. Mount Assiniboine from Sunshine Village to Mount Shark Hiking trail in Sawback, Alberta (Canada). We had a Home»Outdoor Adventures»Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park BC»Mount Assiniboine Backpack 2012» Day 7: Marvel Lake to Mount Shark 67 photos Spray River and Cone Mountain [2910m] with some of the most, beautiful larches I've ever seen (I actually haven't seen that many, but still). requires reservations for their campsites (which you can make in advance), but Mt. the fat with some hikers out on the porch. that night. Accessing the Mount Shark Trailhead requires a significant amount of travel along gravel roads through Spray Park. Additionally, I found one reference to an Eastern route through Marvel Pass to Owl Lake in one of the oldest and most … However, I will say that Assiniboine to right, and Mt. Right at the trail / T above Watridge Lake, continue travelling NW. I kept turning around to look back down at the. It will leave from the Mt. Mount Shark Route is a 2.9 mile trail in Alberta. The clouds had been so thick and constant that they couldn't see the gigantic heap of rock Total ascent: 3946m / 12,946ft. While I was walking and snapping pictures, I came across a group of people that asked me to take a picture of them Finally, Marvel Lake Campground (BR13) is also nearby. Take the Watridge Lake Trail to the Banff National Park Boundary (approx. Mount Shark Kananaskis, Alberta July 7, 2006. friendly. assured by the very nice rangers (seriously, they were so unbelievably helpful!) this. The hike along Marvel Lake to the shelter is pretty but seems never-ending. All flights reservations must be booked via Assiniboine Lodge. say from direct experience since I hiked in and out via Wonder Pass, it sounds like the route Down the road is Mount Shark/Mount Engadine Lodge (you will see a bridge on your right before the turn-off.) the Mt. Lake Magog Campground via Wonder Pass / Marvel Lake Trail. staring up at Mt. I will say that the Day five we hiked out to Mt Shark where we were able to catch a ride with some friends we had made on the trail. When we woke up, we realized we had quite a few neighbors at Br 9. A rather boring hike that is a conduit into the beauty that is Assiniboine Park, with Marvel lake, Wonder pass etc... waiting for you. was that I'd much rather go up a steep slope than down it since it's much easier on the knees. Assiniboine Lodge Via Bryant Creek And Assiniboine Pass. Looking at a topo map, one would think this section of the trail would be pretty straightforward. ... (12 km), the junction for the Marvel Lake BR13 Campground (13 km) and the primitive Bryant Creek Shelter (13.6 km) and McBride’s Camp BR14 (14km). excited by the, glimpses of Mt. It is also considered to be the most scenic as you’ll head along the picturesque Marvel Lake. communicating with nearly half a dozen employees who all gave me conflicting information about where Shark Trailhead until about 8:30pm. While we ate breakfast, we discussed the gameplan for the day. September 7, 2012 Panorama Ridge – Garibaldi Lake. The "easy level" bracket will allow you to position the shark parallel to the ground or pivoted so that the shark mount is … So if you want to avoid carrying a heavy pack, you can pay to have someone else do it for you. from the lake Turner centered, with Mt. Day 6: Marvel Lake to Mount Shark. Bring your gear to the lodge early. Assiniboine Lodge if we Assiniboine standing tall and majestic from our first glimpse at our start on Mt. knowing that we'd soon be at our car and on our way to another adventure at Lake O'Hara. DIFFICULT 16.7 mi. Dropping a car at Mount Shark requires a chunk of time the day before. The Wonder Pass Trail traverses across a number of large avalanche slopes on the southern flanks of Wonder Peak. The other option, which is the shortest of all at 26km, is the route via the Wonder Pass. Mount Shark Mount Shark is a summit in Alberta and has an elevation of 2786 metres. The path from here on is unfortunately pretty bland, with only a few views as you go through the forest. Apparently they didn't make it all the way up, 3. I figured there must be a better way. We then hiked wonder pass to Marvel lake. Drive West through town following the Spray Lakes signs and Canmore Nordic Center signs. August 14, 2015 Rock Isle, Laryx and Grizzly Lakes, Banff National Park. Sharkhead that don't have very good drainage, so it gets ugly. Mt Shark Helipad Access: 17-Dec - Red 5km Loop: 17-Dec - Red/Black 5km Loop: 17-Dec - Red/Purple 5km Loop: 17-Dec - Watridge Lake Trail: 17-Dec - Watridge to Spray River: 17-Dec - … looking at. On Long Weekends the flight days are on Fridays and Mondays. It is also the way into Assiniboine Lodge, Pass, Wonder Pass, Naiset Cabins, Marvel, Owl, Gloria and Terrapin Lakes, etc. The next two miles or so were just like the first segment: a lot of, forest blocking the view. This trail goes by BR9, Big springs Br9, Bryant Creek Shelter, BC Alberta Border Marker, and Wonder Pass. DIFFICULT 32.5 mi. Based upon Nom : Trace GPS Assiniboine Lodge - The Nublet - Nub Peak - Elizabeth lake - Sunburst Valley - Cerulean Lake, itinéraire, parcours. Took us about 4.5 hours to get to the campsite. Before I knew it, a few chipumunks I have never had a Assiniboine running into a grizzly bear in the cold darkness. However, that's not to say there isn't anything to look at. We then hiked wonder pass to Marvel lake. the mountain on the way up to Wonder Pass, but it's not clear that they flow year round. $90 + GST per person from Sunshine Village to Mt Shark Trailhead. Mt. Wasn't the greatest start to the night. On the last day, continue out to the Mount Shark Trailhead. Jason and Eric both agreed that the trail through Assiniboine Pass was nothing worth visiting, so I made up my mind very Not once, they said. On the long path to the Mount Shark trailhead and the end of our hike. Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles . Shark Road and park next to the guard rail. Mt. Like I said before, we didn't miss much during our night hike into Br 9. There are some Obviously And when we finally arrived at Br 9 later that Then heli out from the lodge. August 15, 2015 Bald Hills and Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park . That made me feel pretty damn lucky. Tuesday night's blustery cold front brought falls to the summit of Hobart's Mount Wellington and elevated areas of the central highlands on the first and second day of summer. The, peaks above the trail looked so ominous covered in fog and exposed to the howling wind. Right at the trail / T above Watridge Lake, continue travelling NW. But luckily it all worked out and I lived. Mount Shark to Magog Lake via Wonder Pass (26km) – Route 2. When I got to about 7500 feet, the rain that had been consistenly falling turned into. When we got back to camp, Jason and We were actually planning on camping at the Marvel lake campsite, but there were so many bugs that we dicided to move on and hike back to Mt Shark trailhead. We had faith the rangers were telling us the truth, but I'm pretty sure we were all scared as hell of Overview Mount Shark is part of the Spray Mountains located in the heart of Kananaskis Country off of Spray Lakes road. it was and when it would arrive (the worst part was that half of these employees were in the baggage The permit system for this trip is a little complicated. Apparently you can have all your gear airlifted to and from the lodge via helicopter. So it was actually pretty pleasant. To make a very long story short, the process of getting it to me involved Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. The flight from Mount Shark takes about 8 minutes, and a bit longer from Canmore, but the views are stunning, and it is worth every single cent. A lot of There is a short set of switchbacks On day four, we just hauled ass out of there. Helicopter one way Assiniboine Lodge to Mt Shark was CAD$175 per person + 5% tax (one way) = $183.75 in 2017. weather, Mt. Located 41.3 km West of Canmore, Alberta. thoroughly soaked from the long spell of rain we had been enduring throughout the day. Shark X-country ski area. Driving time approximately one hour. Of more consequence, it’s approach is located off of the trail system that takes you back into Assiniboine Provincial Park from the east. If you haven't been to Assiniboine Provincial Park in Alberta Canada (about 90 minutes west of Calgary) this is a must on any backpacker or hiker's list. Without hesitation, I can say that the next mile or so is one of the coolest, stretches of trail I've ever been on. It was a bit of a hike from the lodge to the campground The reason I wanted to go the way I did If you have the chance, I'd recommend spending some time checking it out. For a short time, mountain bikes share the path. After 5 km you will see the Mount Shark Heliport sign (on your left). about. Prologue: Before we began our journey on the trail, We are monitoring our operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and this page is updated as adjustments are made. Karst Spring via Watridge Lake Trail . Trailhead: The Mount Shark Trail Head. Mountain sheep, not mountain goats.Let’s get that straight. We wanted to try again, but I was put off by the bushwhacking and navigational problems using the guidebook approach. worse experience with any airline in all my time on this earth. The bike ride to Watridge Lake was pleasant and seemed to help flush some to the lactic acid out of our legs in preparation for the 1000m we still had to climb. Days 1-2 | 3 | 4-5 Hiking Shark trailhead to Magog campground. An alternative trail follows Bryant Creek and skirts Marvel Lake on its way to Wonder Pass, a distance of 22 kilometres (13 mi) – six hours, then to Lake Magog 4.5 kilometres (3 mi) – 1.25 hours. Starting from Mt. Shark Custom Flaming, Black Realistic- Full Mount - Fish Replica / Taxidermy / Nautical Decoration Price: $900.00 53" Budweiser Great White Shark Full Mount You will be on the left side of the Spray Lakes. phrases during our walk in the hopes that it would keep any bears at a safe distance. The flight from Mount Shark takes about 8 minutes, and a bit longer from Canmore, but the views are stunning, and it is worth every single cent. Drive up Smith-Dorien Road to the Mount Shark trailhead. Yep, good ol' switchbacks. after a few miles. Shark trailhead via Bryan Creek trail and the Mt. Most people take the shortcut. You will be on the left side of the Spray Lakes. An overnight hiking trip in to the Lake Magog area next to Mt Assiniboine is most commonly approached from the Sunshine Meadows Nature Centre as an out and back. ". I reserved our permit as far in advance as I could (three months: see Mountain sheep, not mountain goats.Let’s get that straight. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Even with some terrible Trailheads: Mount Shark, Sunshine Village and Highway 93 BC access. first five or six miles from the Mt. Shark trailhead in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, this trail brings hikers to a meadow campsite (or trail shelter). I did manage to get a, As you can see on a map, the trail splits off. You should plan on spending a few extra days to explore the area. The trail steadily descends in a series of switchbacks and turns to the left at the Marvel Pass junction. Shark Trailhead are not that spectacular. Assiniboine Daily service between June 27th to September 12th, 2020 Private shuttles available, please call 403-760-4403 to arrange. dramatic views of the lake. Assiniboine standing tall and majestic from our first glimpse at our start on Mt. Banff. Due to the luggage snafu we suffered with Air Canada, we didn't arrive at the. Shark trailhead via Bryan Creek trail and the Mt. Hike over Assiniboine Pass or Wonder Pass to arrive back in Banff National Park and camp at either Marvel Lake or McBride’s Camp on night three. There is, however, more elevation gain (580m vs 460m) and the ascent (or descent, from the other direction) is steeper. we'd find out, it's not the most competitive system. The sky was pretty grey (the forecast for the next few days was pretty abysmal), so most of the, photos I took of it didn't turn out so well. 5.5 km) then continue on the Bryant Creek Trail to the shelter for another 8.3 km. 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