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Barrier Lake Day Use Area

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Barrier Lake Day Use Area

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Bow Valley Provincial Park

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    November 14, 2025

    The Barrier Lake Day Use Area sits along the edge of Barrier Lake in Kananaskis, offering easy access to lakeside paths and nearby trailheads. It’s a popular starting point for routes heading toward Prairie View, Jewel Pass, and other ridge hikes. With open shoreline views and plenty of space to pause before or after a climb, it’s a convenient hub for exploring this part of Kananaskis.

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    Barrier Lake Trail

    5.33km

    01:38

    190m

    190m

    This easy 3.3-mile (5.3 km) hiking trail in Bow Valley Provincial Park offers scenic views of Barrier Lake and surrounding mountains.

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    Elevation 1,500 m

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    Location: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

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