Prairie View and Jewell Pass (Yates Mountain), Kananaskis

Description:

This trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We’ll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail.

Meet Place:

Shell Station across from COP

Directions:

We’ll meet in Calgary and carpool or you can meet us at the trailhead., or you can meet at the Barrier Dam Trailhead at 9 am: Follow Hwy 1 west to Hwy 40. Take Hwy 40 to the Barrier Dam Parking lot (just past the Kananaskis Visitor Centre and before the Kananaskis Village and Nakiska Ski Hill turn off). Here is teh Google Map link to the Barrier Lake Trailhead

Distance/Length:

Rated (MOD/INT), 12 km + 600 meters elevation gain: 5-6 hours hiking. There is an option for some people to stop after about 500 metres of elevation gain and enjoy the views.

Carpool Option:

When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell Station. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.