Cox Hill Hike
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Cox Hill Hike
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Hiking Cox Hill Ridge is a great way to spend a half-day in the summer. Save this one for wildflower season, and you won’t be disappointed. The multi-use trail can get busy with bikers, hikers, and runners, so be prepared to run into some speedy trail users.
Getting there
From the beginning of Highway 40 at the junction with the Trans Canada Highway, travel south for 4.7mi and turn left onto AB-68. Continue on AB-68 for 9.3mi and turn left onto Powderface Trail to find the parking for Cox Hill Ridge.
About
| When to do | June-October |
| Backcountry Campsites | No |
| Pets allowed | Yes - On Leash |
| Family friendly | Older Children only |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | High |
| Route Type | Out and back |
Cox Hill Hike
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Cox Hill Hike Description
The Cox Hill Ridge hike is a beautiful half-day adventure close to the highway. It’s easy access makes it a great choice, and since it is off the main Highway 40 route, it is less populated than others along the 40. From the parking lot in Dawson Provincial Recreation area, follow the clear trail up the ridge. You will make some elevation gains early on that are moderately graded. Continue along the straightforward trail to the ridge summit where you will be greeted with 360-degree summit views that are well-worth it.
Find other amazing hikes in Kananaskis Country
- Kananaskis – Smith Dorrien Trail: Chester Lake, Tent Ridge, Burstall Pass, West Wind Pass and Rummel Lake.
- Bragg Creek and Sheep River Provincial Park: Prairie Mountain, Powderface Ridge, Nihahi Ridge and ForgetMeNot Ridge.
- Kananaskis Trail: Troll Falls, Rawson Lake, Wasootch Ridge, Sarrail Ridge and Pocaterra Ridge.
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