Ha ling peak hike - Canmore Alberta (Chinaman's peak)
Ha ling peak hike - Canmore Alberta (Chinaman's peak)
In western Alberta lies one of the most spectacular mountain ranges, the Rockies. People from all over the world flock to these mountains every year to get a glimpse of their beauty. Many people after seeing these mountains decide they don't want to leave and hike their peaks for many years. Hiking the Rockies can be very dangerous, challenging but also very rewarding. Most people who Hike the Rockies will strive to ascend as many peaks as possible. One of the Rockies most famously hiked peaks is the Ha ling peak formally known as Chinaman's peak.
Ha ling peak is located in Canmore Alberta and is one of the most stunning peaks in the mountain range. When driving to the base of ha ling peak it is not hard to see it as it stands out like a sore thumb. Looking up at it can be very intimidating because it is definitely something that looks like it cannot be conquered. The ha ling peak hike has a variety of different terrain in which during your ascent you will come across. The hike begins with a lot of tree coverage and a trail with many roots exposed. Then has the tree line begins to appear there is a lot of loose rock and very small trees spaced out amongst the terrain. Watch out for loose rocks and possible rock slides coming from above. Once the tree line disappears you will be faced with no real trail and about a 300 yard scramble for the peak. The final ascent is all loose rock and making your own trail up to the peak is the norm. Once you make it to the top the view is absolutely amazing! You can see down into a valley on one side and many peaks on the other side.
Overall the ha ling peak hike is something I think all avid hikers should try and conquer if they are planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies.
To view some pictures and for more information on this hike check out Ha ling peak hike. Also be sure to check out my blog, Tales from the Swamp.