Memorial Lakes Hike
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Route Description for Memorial Lakes Hike
The Memorial Lakes Hike starts from the Ribbon Creek day-use area. From here, follow the Ribbon Creek trail or the Kovach Trail for the first 4.0 km. Follow cairns leading to the right at the second Ribbon Creek junction, 4.0 km into your hike. The trail wraps around Ribbon Peak following Ribbon Creek as it climbs up to the first Memorial Lake.
The lakes are located at kilometres 7.5, 8.2, and 9, respectively. In order to make it to the third and highest lake, be sure to save this for early to mid summer when the snow has melted.
Getting to the Memorial Lakes Hike Trailhead
Take the exit to Highway 40 from the Trans Canada Highway and follow this for 13.7mi before turning right into Kananaskis Village on Mount Allan Drive. Turn left onto Centennial, and right onto Ribbon Creek Drive. Park at the day-use area.Route Information
When to do:
June-September
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Poor
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
Memorial Lakes Hike Elevation Graph
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