Ha Ling Peak Hike
Wednesday, June 4th
Five of us jumped into a car and drove to Canmore for a hike up Ha Ling Peak (well, the "saddle").
It was a beautiful day and temperatures were around 10C all hike long. After a steep 4 km and 2.5 hour climb (with two lookout/rest places), we arrived at the "Saddle"; where we enjoyed lunch with amazing views of Canmore and the rockies.
The trail is upgraded with stone steps, handrails and cable stairs in steep sections. This is a popular trail and, even on a Wednesday morning, we encountered a few groups of hikers, which makes it very unlikely for a bear encounter.
The way down is hard enough to make your quads sore the next couple of days... a reminder of a nice adventure in a beautiful place.
Submitted By Ricardo