| The Canadian Rockies have to be one of the most | | | | has on the terrain and forest. Once you enter this |
| breath taking mountain ranges in the world and | | | | area you will the trail becomes a lot more narrower |
| people from around the world travel to hike the | | | | and it begins to diminish into no trail at all. Be |
| glorious peaks. One such peak that is often hiked by | | | | extremely careful for loose rock as it can cause you |
| professionals and amateurs alike is Ha ling peak in | | | | to be seriously injured. Also be aware of any falling |
| Canmore, Alberta. Ha ling peak stands out like a sore | | | | rock that may have been dislodged by people hiking |
| thumb amongst its mountain range. The hike is not | | | | ahead of you. Ha ling peak and well any peak for |
| the most challenging hike in the Rockies but is still not | | | | that matter has a significant amount of loose rock |
| a hike to be taken lightly. I would recommend doing | | | | that at any point could cause a rock slide. If you find |
| some smaller hikes in the area before attempting to | | | | yourself in this situation find a place to hide behind a |
| ascend this peak. | | | | tree of larger rock. |
| Ha ling peak is located in western Alberta about an | | | | The final ascent is above the tree line and is bare |
| hour and half from Calgary in a small town called | | | | faced rock with a significant amount of loose rock. |
| Canmore. The hike in total will take about 3 hours up | | | | There is no trail to the top and choosing your own |
| and roughly 2 hours down. Luckily the sun does not | | | | line is your best bet. Again I cannot stress how |
| set till well after 9pm during the milder months so | | | | important it is for you to be aware and sure footed |
| starting this hike in the late afternoon is a definite | | | | because of the nature of the terrain. Also it can be |
| possibility. As mentioned the hike is quite challenging | | | | very windy at the top and if you stand to close to |
| that is very steep for the most part of the hike. | | | | the edge it could blow you right off. This has |
| Make sure to bring an ample supply of water and | | | | happened in the past so do not take this warning |
| some snacks because it is very exhausting. | | | | with a grain of salt. |
| The Ha Ling peak hike has a lot of different terrain | | | | Once you have made to the top the ha ling peak |
| that will be encountered while ascending its peak. | | | | hike the views are absolutely amazing on side you |
| Because of this it is recommended that you wear | | | | looking down into the large valley on side and on the |
| layers and are prepared for rapid weather changes. | | | | other endless peaks. You will notice a large |
| The hike begins well below the tree line and you are | | | | temperature change from the bottom but it is well |
| surrounded by lush vegetation. The trail itself is hard | | | | worth the exquisite views. Making it to the top is |
| and firm dirt with a lot of tree roots. Be careful of | | | | very rewarding and you really do feel like you are on |
| your footing and not to trip of the tree roots, many | | | | top of the world. Upon your descent it very |
| ankle injuries have been reported on this hike. This | | | | important to not let the loose rock have you slide |
| terrain will last for about half of the ascent of the ha | | | | down the rock face. The hardest part of the |
| ling peak hike and can be very challenging with many | | | | descent is the first couple hundred feet after that it |
| steep sections. | | | | is smooth sailing back to the base. Overall the ha ling |
| After trekking through the more bushy areas you will | | | | peak hike in Canmore Alberta is a must ascent for |
| start to notice a mix of rock and trees. Trees are | | | | avid hikers and I hope you get a chance to check it |
| not as close together any more and are not as big. | | | | out. |
| You can definitely tell the change in that the elevation | | | | |