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Junction Hill
Kananaskis, Alberta
March 27, 2010
Distance: 7.5 km (4.7 mi)
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 754 m (2474 ft)
For our ascent of Junction Hill, we did the loop in reverse, counterclockwise, ascending the southeast ridge and descending the southwest ridge. Having done them both, the clockwise loop seemed to offer slightly better views. See my 2020 trip.
After going up the lower slopes, we reached a ramp that leads to the southeast ridge
Looking back
Looking down the open slope. Coyote Hills in the foreground.
Almost on the ridge crest
Enjoyable ascent on open slopes
On the ridge
View of Mounts Strachan, Muir and McPhail on the left
False summit ahead
We get another glimpse of the false summit
Looking back along the ridge
Both the false summit and the true summit (right) have cairns
Looking northwest at unnamed peaks, including "Cat Creek Ridge" in the centre
Dinah on the summit. Mount Head in the background.
Heading down to the southwest ridge
Crossing a rock field
82 J/7 Mount Head
