The Mount Shark route is a challenging climb that begins at the Mount Shark trailhead in Spray Valley Provincial Park. The trail follows forested paths before branching into a steep, rugged ascent up scree slopes and exposed ridgelines. Route-finding is key, as the path becomes faint higher up, but the effort is rewarded with sweeping views of Mount Assiniboine, Mount Engadine, and the Spray Lakes Valley. It’s a demanding scramble suited to experienced hikers comfortable with elevation gain, loose rock, and variable alpine weather.

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Mount Shark Route — Spray Valley Provincial Park

13.5km

05:33

990m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 363 m

Downhill 100 m

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Thursday 2 April

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Location: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

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