After an incredibly busy few months filled with visitors, weddings and a move (more on the move in a later post…), I was itching to get my scrambling legs going. I mean, how could I make it to mid-August without completing any challenging summer hikes?
It’s blasphemous!
I know.
I wanted to do something in the Canmore area, and having never attempted Mount Lawrence Grassi, I decided it would be the mountain of choice. I’m not going to lie, it was rough on the system. My legs didn’t cooperate the way I would have liked. And I scraped up my leg pretty good due to an out-of-place rock ;), but the views were fantastic as expected. That said, while conquering new mountains is always a fun objective, I probably should have just hiked Ha Ling for the equally impressive views.
To reach the Mount Lawrence Grassi trailhead, park at the Goat Creek parking area where you would for Ha Ling Peak. Walk toward to the Ha Ling peak trail, but pass it and continue along the water for 20-30 minutes until you see a cairn on the left. It’s super easy to spot.
Nice to see you’re exploring new territory :) Were you on your own own for this one?
Yes, I was on my own for this one! But don’t think I’ll be doing many more alone. My risk tolerance is decreasing as I age ;)
Glad to hear your tolerance for hiking alone is decreasing! Also, seems like it was an awesome day for the hike, the pictures are superb. I’m glad you were able to get a good hike in on a new mountain even though it destroyed your legs :)
What a great hike! That scramble does look a little daunting, especially alone, but the view from the top was surely worth it.
I would say it was definitely worth it! :D