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- 10509 Smith Dorrien Spray Trail, Canmore, AB T0L 2C0
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Smith Dorrien Trail is one of the most popular roads for Canmore’s people and visitors.
The Smith Dorrien Trail (Highway 742) is a 70-km dusty gravel road that takes you from Canmore to the Kananaskis Lakes via the Spray Lakes Reservoir. The scenic drive is one of the highest roads in Canada.
This is a paradise for hikers in summer and cross-country skiers in winter.
The trail starts on the Three Sisters Parkway, near Rundle Forebay Reservoir and Canmore Nordic Centre. Enjoy the fantastic view of Canmore.
Photos: Vlad Umnov
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Smith Dorrien Trail is one of the most popular roads for Canmore’s people and visitors. The Smith Dorrien Trail (Highway 742) is a 70-km dusty gravel road that takes you from Canmore to the Kananaskis Lakes via the Spray Lakes Reservoir. The scenic drive is one of the highest roads in Canada. This is a paradise for hikers in summer and cross-country skiers in winter. The trail starts on the Three Sisters Parkway, near Rundle Forebay Reservoir and Canmore Nordic Centre. Enjoy the fantastic view of Canmore. Photos: Vlad Umnov
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- Address: 10509 Smith Dorrien Spray Trail, Canmore, AB T0L 2C0
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