trail reportfor closure before heading out to avoid disappointment.
The easy walk from the parking lot towards the Rawson Lake trail
View out to Upper Kananaskis Lake near the turnoff to Rawson Lake in December
The snowshoe or hike to Rawson Lake is particularly beautiful before Upper Kananaskis Lake freezes up
Details of the Rawson Lake hike or snowshoe
Distance: 7.8 km round trip to the lake, 11.3 km round trip to Sarrail Ridge
Total elevation gain: 300 m (982 feet) from the turnoff plus another 355 m (1164 feet) to Sarrail Ridge
The Rawson Lake hike starts from the trail sign in the parking lot at the southwest shore of Upper Kananaskis Lake. For the first 1.2 km, enjoy a wide, rolling easy trail, with the odd peek-a-boo view to Upper Kananaskis Lake.