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Junction Hill Tweaking the guidebook instructions somewhat, Dinah and I did this trip as a counterclockwise loop. We preferred the countrclockwise loop as the best views are in front of you instead of behind you. (In 2010 we returned and hiked Junction Hill clockwise.) Highwood Pass was closed so we parked at the seasonal gate. We hiked up the south ridge of Junction Hill in Kananaskis and after reaching the summit we returned via the SE ridge. The south ridge is more heavily wooded, while the southeast ridge is open on the lower slopes and more enjoyable. |
From the seasonable gate, we headed up the south ridge
No real bushwhacking as the trees are widely spaced
Once the trees began to thin, the scenery became interesting
A leaning tree suggests strong winds here
View to the west. The pointed peak is Mount McPhail
The long ridge in the background is part of Coyote Hills
Mount Armstrong fills the background
Heading to the summit
On the summit
Heading back with the summit behind us
The view ahead includes Plateau Mountain and Raspberry Ridge
We finished the trip after moonrise
82 J/7 Mount Head
