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Highwood Pass sits at 2,206 meters and is the highest paved road in Canada. Keep your eyes out for wildlife near the road like bighorn sheep, elk, deer, moose, and sometimes grizzly or black bears. There is parking and restrooms at the turnaround here and the Highwood Meadows Trailhead.

Just a short walk from Spray Lakes Road, you’ll reach a rocky shoreline with open views toward Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, where ski and biking trails wind across the lower slopes. From here, you can clearly see how the park sits beneath the rugged front ranges of the Rockies.

Howse Pass connects the North Saskatchewan River and Columbia River systems. While the North Saskatchewan River drains to the east and empties into Hudson Bay, the waters of the Columbia River flow into the Pacific Ocean. At 1,539 m (5,000 ft) elevation, Howse Pass is lower than other passes in the Rocky Mountains. However, plans to build a road over the pass were scrapped because it would have passed through Banff National Park. Howse Pass was declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1978. (Visit May 30, 2018) https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=27&i=72560

Mount Rundle stretches for over 12 kilometers from Banff to Canmore in the Bow River Valley. The mountain has seven prominent peaks and can be considered a small mountain range. The highest peak southeast of Banff is 2,949 m high. (Visit May 28, 2018) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rundle

very popular early season ride. You might see a bear, or an e-biker along the way. Best to stay clear and wait a little while until the road is clear

Gray Creek Pass is part of the Great Trail and also part of the BC Trail & BC Epic 1000. It is tough and rugged, following a forest service road. This price of admission (effort) for this ride is high, but so is the reward. * Heading East: Average of 11.1% grade for 12+km from the start of this highlight, to the Pass. In the last 4km or so, you will find grades in the high teens and low 20's. * Heading West: Average of 3.1% grade for 30+km from the start of this highlight, to the Pass. Note: Although lower grade, the road can be very rugged and technically difficult, especially with a loaded bike. The last 3km or so, you will find grades in the low to mid teens. Complete this ride fully equipped. There are no supplies, limited water and expect no cell service. Bring a GPS tracker in case of emergency. The route follows active FSR's with limited visibility, USE CAUTION along the way. Watch for all vehicles, especially heavily laden logging trucks, give them much extra room to pass. The Gray Creek Pass road is normally closed to vehicles through the winter, opening as late as mid July. Late snow and the occasional washout can delay the annual opening. Cyclists can often pass through these obstacles but do so at their own risk. Visit the Gray Creek Store’s website for the latest road conditions: https://graycreekstore.com/general-store/news

Beautiful hike with breathtaking views of the Sentinel Pass. The descent was quite tough as the route was only marked by cairns and ran along loose stones.

The best time to bike there is around june before june 15 when it will be open for vehicles, either you start at south or north gate. South gate to summit is 37 kilometers with gradual climb and north gate to summit is around 20 kilometers, but the climb is much more stiff. You might see a bear.