Though it was a long day, the traverse was completed safely as co-adventurers enjoyed interesting scrambling, great views, fortunate weather, and each other’s company. Avoid disappointment, when you The trailhead for the Nihahi Ridge hike located at Little Elbow Campground, is just an hour's drive from Calgary via Highway 66 near Bragg Creek. ridgewalks that are more visually interesting and/or technically challenging. The trailhead is located at the Little Elbow parking lot near the end of Hwy. If you feel compelled anyways, remember there are many We left the well-defined trail after 200 m and headed west up the valley on intermittent equestrian and game trails aiming for Nihahi’s NE ridge. This trail switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge. Nihahi Ridge is a wonderful all-terrain hike close to Calgary. We made it to the top in just over 3 hours and enjoyed a rest stop under blue skies with virtually no wind. Twelve years ago, Dinah and I traversed the entire length of Nihahi Ridge.We recall little of the start of that trip largely because we were so focused on the traverse. There is a large parking lot available near the Little Elbow Campground to park in. Getting there. see a summit, assume it isn't the last one. By the time we made it to the 4th top we could see rain clouds appearing to the NE over Moose Mountain. Book a hiking tour! In the wee hours of the morning of 28 August 2004, Frank Nelson, Peter Nelson, Andrew Nugara, Dave Stephens and I … Then it’s a short one kilometre walk west through the campground to reach the Nihahi Ridge … We finished the trip with a car shuttle. cloudy. Nihahi Ridge has two published routes, a hiking trail leading to within 1300’ of the south summit and a scramble route that ascends the south summit and traverses the entire ridge to the north summit with a challenging descent. Park at the Little Elbow Campground. Looking for an amazing hiking adventure? The From the north side of the bridge we followed a good trail west for a kilometer then crossed the creek heading south on Ford Creek trail. Nihahi Ridge. After leaving one car at Little Elbow, 8 Ramblers drove the Powderface road to Prairie Creek to begin our adventure to traverse Nihahi Ridge from north to south. However, the ridge finishes with an enjoyable climb to the summit. Nihahi Ridge is located in Kananaskis Provincial Park near Bragg Creek, Alberta – about 80 minutes southeast of Banff National Park. once?). Nihahi Ridge Complete Traverse For those that like exposure and rocky ridges, the complete Nihahi ridge provides the ultimate traverse with 6.5km of straight ridge-top running. There are great views of east down the Elbow River Valley and west up the Little Elbow River Valley. Hiking info, trail maps, and 71 trip reports from Nihahi Ridge (2,545 m) in Alberta Unlike Nihahi hike, which is one of my favourite hikes, the traverse is anything but. The descent went quickly and we were back at the river in 90 minutes This magnificent ridge, long and straight, stretching northwest from the Elbow Valley, looks a tempting hike from some angles. We turned around when the ridge became a bit too exposed for our comfort with a possible storm looming in the near future. Nihahi Ridge Hiking Route Description. Time: 5 hours Distance: 8.8km (return) Elevation Gain: 375 m How To Get There: Drive west on Hwy 66 and then turn left into the access road for Little Elbow Recreation Area. Nihahi & Compression Ridge Route Map Thanks to Bob Spirko’s excellent route description we had a plan to do both of these peaks in one day (I’ve actually already done the Nihahi traverse but the chance to nab two peaks was irresistible) and return to the same parking spot rather than have a different start and end as suggested in Kane’s book. your wisdom teeth pulled 1 at a time when you can do them all at It took us a bit over 3 Hours to top the ridge. Nihahi Ridge Alberta (Canada), elevation 2228 m. Forecast Forecast; Nearby Nearby; Map Map; It looks like you're using an old browser. As 'fun' hikes go, it ranks right up there with Fullerton, which coincidentally lies to the right (south). Next time we'll go a bit further and we'll just keep lengthening the ridge walk each time we go. This trail switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge. It then takes a quick dive across the open saddle, and then straight up the ridge edge. The rocky section just below the ridge promised our first scrambling opportunity so we proceeded towards it, donned helmets, and scrambled up onto the ridge. There are great … Nihahi Ridge begins with a hike up a good trail and a bit of scrambling to the ridge crest. The trailhead is on Little Elbow Trail, 0.5 km west of Little Elbow Campground.. Nihahi Ridge Traverse Kananaskis, Alberta June 5, 2004 . Find out here on requirements (masks, etc.) 66. I have been on the summit of Nihahi Ridge. Nihahi Ridge, South Summit Kananaskis, Alberta June 11, 2016. So long as you can hack a little difficult scrambling, do yourself a favour and complete the traverse along Compression Ridge. The Nihahi Ridge trail is marked from the end of the campground, and it is a really nice easy trail for about 4 km to just below the South Summit. NTS Map: 082J15The trail starts immediately in a forested area. From the popular south summit, some descended directly down the south ridge while others followed the trail down to Elbow trail. before and during the trip, as well as cancellation policy. Last month we added the Nihahi Ridge hike to our victory list and we managed to make it 95% of the way to the south summit. To access all of the content on Yr, we recommend that you update your browser. We eventually decided to thrash west through the bush for a short distance and in 10 minutes arrived above treeline. Nihahi Ridge traverse (N to S) Coordinator: Brian Report: After leaving one car at Little Elbow, 8 Ramblers drove the Powderface road to Prairie Creek to begin our adventure to traverse Nihahi Ridge from north to south. This time, the objective was a little more ambitious--the complete traverse of both Nihahi Ridge and Compression Ridge in Kananaskis Country. Niahi at 8 hours. My partner Yuji and I attempted to traverse this ridge back in October of 2006 but were turned back due to excessive snow and lack of daylight. was a continuation of a traverse starting at Compression Nihahi: familiar to anyone who has visited the western end of the Elbow Valley – which is practically the entire population of Calgary. We continued past the South Summit, along the knife-edge (in some places) ridge for another 10 km or so! It’s one of those peaks that form the “first row of wall” when looking from the prairie. The trailhead is on Little Elbow Trail, 0.5 km west of Little Elbow Campground. We started from the car at about 10.30 AM, and were back down by 2.10 PM. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. world of pain and do Compression to Nihahi Ridge at the same time (why get There are no viable ski routes up the ridge. This Nihahi Ridge Traverse - Sun, Jul 10 2011 COVID-19 alert: all events and courses that are running will be subject to new protocols. You then navigate through switchbacks until you reach an open meadow and are rewarded with scenic views of the mountains. You're one click away! The route from there to the true Nihahi Ridge summit was obvious, steep, and fun. The abundance and variety of wild mushrooms was striking. When we did Compression Ridge we stopped by the summit, but never have done Nihahi Ridge traverse, so that was my plan but after a few days of lack of sleep and food, my body simply didn't want to keep up. It took us about 2 hours up and 1,5h down, but we were in a hurry to get nice light up there and we didn’t really take any breaks. The standard scramble route is via a long ridge traverse from the south … summits. The Nihahi Ridge lies at the far end of the Elbow Valley, close to a number of peaks named after either World War One Royal Navy battleships (Cornwall, Glasgow) or Roman Mythology (Romulus, Remus). If you're looking for a great hike that won't take all day and is relatively close to Calgary, you would do well to choose the Nihahi Ridge hike. The undulating traverse south entailed no less than 8 minor summits with plenty of scrambling opportunities both up and down. From the forested NE ridge we could see that our next objective was to gain the open north ridge, but with dense bush inbetween we opted to advance upward more than westward. Nihahi Ridge hike Map. That sums up my sentiment of the length of Nihahi Ridge. Indeed, Nihahi follows the Fullerton approach, only instead of mind-numbing boredom along a creek bed, you get to be beaten into semiconsciousness while walking walking on a ridge. Nihahi Ridge is an “easy scramble” well documented in Alan Kane’s Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies. be seeing it over and over again. After the first couple minor high points, the monotony of the terrain wore really thin on me. Nihahi Ridge Traverse (right to left) from the summit of Mount Fullerton, Kananaskis Country result of a morale sapping effect from a seemingly endless ridge with unlimited false But it is in fact a challenging scramble. Home: Scrambles: Climbs: XC Biking/Skiing: Hiking/Fishing: Guides & Goals: Links: ... that gives decent views. We reached the north end of Our pace slowed with each passing false summit. Take Highway 66 until it terminates (about 40 minutes from Calgary). ... You will definitely want to hike the 6.88 and traverse the ridge further if you like. Ridge. The Nihahi Ridge hike is about 10-11km return and the elevation gain is around 450m, depending on how far on the ridge you go. Many thanks to Jeannette,David,Inge,Clifton,Jane,Ulrike, and Suzy for their optimistic forbearance, especially with the coordinator Brian. Current conditions. Be aware that this road is closed from Dec. 1 to May 15. Nihahi Ridge is a wonderful hike located just 45 minutes west of where I call home, in beautiful Kananaskis country. Turn left at the "Trailhead Parking." Calgary-based hiking, scrambling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing club. There are great views of east down the Elbow River Valley and west up the Little Elbow River Valley. do Nihahi, and are capable of doing difficult scrambles, save yourself a Report on a Scramble trip Nihahi Ridge Traverse (458359) on 2012-08-27 by Trip id. We enjoyed sunshine most of the day. This trail switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge. Hearing thunder nearby motivated us to diligently continue our trek in haste. We enjoyed the first section of ridge, but the long middle section was a trudge with many ups and downs with unvarying scenery. This is where it gets steep Grand views from Nihahi Ridge Looking down the ridge Rosie the Bernese Mountain dog is not so sure about hiking in the summer heat You do see lots of dogs on the Nahihi Ridge hike; the last bit is a scramble which we opted to pass on Don’t forget the water. We decided to attempt it again on a longer day with our friends Tomoko and Mamiko. Monday July 21st 2014 Nihahi Ridge Traverse near Bragg Creek starts from the campground at the end at Little Elbow Recreational area. Continue along the never-ending ridge past five false summits until reaching the north summit. The start of the hike is a bit underwhelming, as you will have to make your way past the outskirts of the Little Elbow Campground along the road, about 1.5 km. They do not allow parking in the campground but you can It then takes a quick dive across the open saddle, and then straight up the ridge edge. We saw more threatening rain clouds materialize to the east over Cobble Flats but, surprisingly, they never moved our way. Get used to this view. It then takes a quick dive across the open saddle and then straight up the ridge edge. As others have said, if you feel compelled to Nihahi Ridge is a prominent ridge in Kananaskis Provincial park which stretches over 8km long. Go left at the first junction, then take a right at the Nihahi Ridge sign. Nihahi Ridge, south summit 2360m. Bragg Creek Provincial Park. You will We plodded back to Little Elbow, arriving there 11 hours after taking the day’s first step in hiking boots. A favour and complete the traverse along Compression Ridge first section of Ridge, summit. Home: Scrambles: Climbs: XC Biking/Skiing: Hiking/Fishing: Guides & Goals: Links:... gives. 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