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Mount Mann (East Approach)
Kananaskis, Alberta
March 6, 2004

Distance: 9.5 km
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 507 m

To reach Mount Mann, we took a more direct route than described in the Kananaskis Country Trail Guide, knocking off a couple of kilometres at the expense of doing a steeper hike. Using hip waders, Wayne, Dinah and I crossed at a shallow spot on Highwood River east of Cataract Creek. We then hiked along the east bank of the creek before finding a place to cross. After a short climb, we summited Mount Mann.

Most of the summit is treed. The views were decent but limited to the east. Hardly an exciting trip, but worthwhile when there is little else in the winter and High River runs shallow.

In 2021 we ascended Mount Mann from the west which takes advantage of newly created cutblocks. The distance and elevation gain are nearly the same, but the west approach provides an easier river crossing.

KML and GPX Tracks


Crossing Highwood River


We looked for a place to cross Cataract Creek


We headed down to solid creek ice where we'll cross


Icicles appear upside down on the creek


Scrambling up the other side of the creek


Starting up the slope


High above Cataract Creek, the grade became steep


And we hit snow


Bull Creek Hills


Wayne starts back down from the summit


After crossing the creek we headed back to Highwood River


A view of Mount Mann shows cliff bands guarding the east slope


82 J/7 Mount Head

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