Cruickshank Canyon
Strathcona Park

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The Cruickshank Canyon  is a great Day Hike. 

Cruickshank Canyon
Quick Facts

Distance 2.3km
from Kawi Lake to Cruickshank Canyon

From Trail Head: 10.7km one-way

Round trip
21.4km

This hike can be done in a day
(meaning 12hours)

Elevation gain 72m

The Green trail is an optional way back, it is
2.2km long and is do able in about an hour

Sandhill Cranes stop over in the forbidden plateau in September

the trail west wide going to Helen Mackenzie isn't to bad, but from there around the lake is every rooty and you nee to watch your footing.
once around the lake the trail improves again.

the area few other spots where the trail can be hazardous if your tired and not paying attention

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