Centennial Ridge | Hiking in Kananaskis Country (Highway 40)

01 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Centennial Ridge

Location: Kananaskis Country (Highway 40)
Activity: Hiking
Height: 2,819 m (9,249 ft)
Elevation Gain: 1,500 m (4,922 ft)
Distance: 20.5 km / Traverse (12.7 mi)
Avg Steepness: 8.3°
Estimated Time: 6.5-9 hrs
Technicality: Intermediate
Fitness Level: Hard

Download GPX: [Trail] Centennial Ridge Tr.gpx
OpenStreetMap: See track recorded by GPS
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Related Trips:
- Fisera Ridge to Mount Collembola
Conditions:
- Weather
- Avalanche Bulletin
Note: Centennial Trail closure from Apr 1 to June 21

Pink line is the actual track I took which was recorded by my GPS.

02 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

I didn't plan to come here. I was thinking to do a quick hike since rain was coming in afternoon, but when I got Kananaskis, I changed my mind because leaf was turning yellow. I thought Mount Allan might be a good spot to see them from higher ground.

03 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Interesting clouds. The snow covered mountain is Fisher Peak I am guessing.

04 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Ok, it wasn't as awesome as I thought it would be… Mount Kidd on the right.

05 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Mount Allan is always my to do list. During the summer this mountain is full of green and looks very beautiful. I have to come back in summer.

06 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

The summit is on the right. Once I get to the upper part, it became easy ridge walking which I love.

07 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Rollover to see mountain names.

08 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

I really thought this place is cool. That tall thin rock wall is as high as 5-floor building I guess. I personally call this path, the Dragon's back.

09 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Very interesting.

10 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Left is Kananaskis, and far right is Canmore and Banff. Mountains on the center are Wind Mountain and Mount Lougheed.

11 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

On the way to descend, I met these folks. They said they were going to do traverse of Centennial Ridge instead of going back like I was. They said there was one more person can fit in a car, so I joined them.

12 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Snowy side is Mount Allan.

13 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

Felt like I was in the world of Load of the Ring. Mr. Frodo? Wait Mr. Frodo! Wait for me!!

14 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

As expected, light shower hit us and ground got slippery but everyone still had fun.

15 Centennial Ridge | 2008-10-04

I know these dudes. I saw in Planet Earth DVD. Emperor penguins.