Journey report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
That is the cool Canadian Rockies hike as of late. BUT it’s extra of a route than a path.
As proof, I ran into two of the highest mountaineering YouTubers under the ridge — Eric Hanson and Justin Outside. We had been heading reverse instructions. Shocked and excited, I acquired a bit tongue twisted whereas chatting with them.
Barely harmful, Northover just isn’t promoted by the Parks individuals.
I adopted the route on AllTrails offline. No navigation issues.
My first tip is to WAIT for good climate. You don’t wish to be on this slim ridge in excessive wind and poor visibility.
Northover Ridge Loop Path is 34km, 2290m in elevation achieve. Most individuals do it in 2 or 3 days.
Foolishly, I did it in a day and a half. 😀
On the drive as much as the trailhead in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, I had a superb take a look at momma bear and a pair of younger ones. I noticed one other juvenile bear on the drive out. None on the path.
I booked at Aster Lake Campground earlier than driving up. By doing this I’d determined to hike it clockwise trying down on the map. However you are able to do the loop in both route.
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park NOW requires a Conservation Move you probably have a automobile. In 2025:
Each day Move: $15 per automobile
Yearly Move: $90 per automobile
My campsite go was checked by Rangers. They do an important job right here.
Click on PLAY or watch my Northover on YouTube.
An ideal journey. I extremely suggest Northover IF you have got good climate.
Right here’s how the identical 2 days went for Eric Hanson and Justin Outside. Click on PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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