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Yamnuska | C'est Notre Monde

Hiking Trail

Hard
9.21 km
918 m
Overcome your fear of heights on Mount Yamnuska

Looking for a new hiking challenge? Let us tell you about Mount Yamnuska! This massive rock wall of 2200 meters can be seen right at the entrance of the Canadian Rockies. In the Stoney language, Yamnuska (Îyâmnathka) means “wall of Stone”. It is also called Mount Laurie, in memory of John Laurie, one of the founders of the Indian Association of Alberta. This mountain offers a full hiking experience: from trails to scrambling, with exposed sections and a dizzying summit. Be aware, if you are scared of heights, this hike will definitely give you a cold sweat! The views, however, are breathtaking and worth the trip!


À la recherche d’un beau challenge de rando ? On a ce qu’il te faut : Le Mont Yamnuska ! Cette énorme falaise visible dès l’entrée des Rocheuses Canadiennes culmine à 2200 mètres. Elle est aussi appelée Mount Laurie en mémoire de John Laurie, l’un des fondateurs de L’Indian Association of Alberta. En langage Stoney, Yamnuska signifie d’ailleurs “mur de pierre”. Cette randonnée offre une expérience complète : marche sur sentier, scrambling, passages exposés et un sommet vertigineux ! Attention si tu as le vertige, cette rando va te donner des sueurs froides ! Les vues en revanche sont à couper le souffle. Bref tu l’auras compris, c’est un incontournable dans la région !
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Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Unnamed Rd Climb3.41 km471 m13.8%
Parking Lot to Chains Yamnuska4.77 km782 m16.4%
Parking lot to first lookout4.95 km648 m13.1%
Bow Valley Trail Climb0.54 km85 m15.8%
Bow Valley Trail Climb0.50 km146 m28.9%