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We are beginner and we went to the top and back in 4h. Ridge and peak are almost always very windy. Excellent hike. Crampons will soon be needed and, for sure, not an overkill right now. Beyond this the rock fields have fast winds and ice. It’s strenuous and at times it felt like we were climbing straight up. Ha Ling Peak Trail Realignment Project, located in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, can be accessed via the Spray Lakes Road (Hwy 742) above Canmore. I recently asked Matt Hadley (trail designer) about those cable ladders. The freshly updated Ha Ling Trail was challenging for two beginners like us. This trail provides access to Ha Ling Peak, an impressive landmark that overlooks the town of Canmore. This time around though it’s not waking me up in the middle of the night because I have to go to work, but because I have planned a sunrise hike with my boyfriend. K-Country has opened the door to future generations of nature lovers and peak baggers so let’s relish it while passing on the joy and knowledge of the mountains! With regards to anchoring, the bottom Cable ladder is anchored at the bottom where we found bed rock, there are 3 anchors drilled and epoxy anchored into the bedrock. Thought should have been given to gravelling these parts if the trail is truly designed for the masses. The snow gets deeper toward the top around the stairs. I haven’t been up there since the trail reopened but it looks like the powers that be have tried to make the trail safer for new hikers and provide easy access to the top for people who might not otherwise go hiking. The trail is maintained until the saddle 0.4 km from the summit. It took 4.5 hours. Micro spikes 100% necessary- packed down snow, some ice underneath for most of the hike. Looking down the third set of cable steps. It’s the surest way to Heaven.”. “Correct.” Hiking Ha Ling in Winter Was windy at the top, as usual but was a beautiful day and I really enjoyed the hike. Did it on Nov 21, 2020. Cross the canal and you will see a sign on a rock signifying the Ha Ling Trail starting point. Recurring views become increasingly spectacular throughout this challenging journey. Drive west on 742 out of Canmore, and the parking area will be on your right. If you arrive early, there shouldn't be that many people on the trail. The viewpoint just over halfway up the trail. Social Sharing Hundreds of people hike the Kananaskis Country trail every day in peak season The Ha Ling Peak Trail starts from the Goat’s Creek Parking Lot. It is not a difficult hike but in winter conditions there is lots of ice near the bottom moderately steep terrain most of the way up. Crews have started to wrap up work on Ha Ling trail, which is one of the most heavily used in all of Kananaskis Country and Alberta Parks as a whole. To the saddle which is where we hiked is 3.5 km. I would recommend it for beginner-moderate hikers. 11 comments. The trailhead for the Ha Ling Peak hike, located just south of Canmore off the Spray Lakes Road, is easy to find and only about a 15 minute drive from downtown. Ha Ling Peak has been the subject of controversy over the years, undergoing a number of name changes. Also, sections of the trail in the forest are simply dirt, and after a good rain, will become a slippery, muddy mess. Time will tell. This hike is a quintessential locals experience and is a right of passage for new arrivals. Kind regards. Aug 17, 2019. This is the 1st time doing this hike but may be one of my favorites. There is an avalanche hazard here. Thanks Matt! Beautiful weather, perfect conditions. The beginning of the Trail. Has the route for ‘Leg 2’ (see my route sketch) been abandoned, together with the magnificent ‘slab crossing’ installed by K Country? Plaque where trail heads into the forest. 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