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Mesa Butte — Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area

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Alberta

Kananaskis

Mesa Butte — Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area

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Mesa Butte — Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area

02:41

8.06km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone

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2.28 km

Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area

Highlight • Forest

The Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area is a “Provincial Recreation Area” by Alberta Parks. It welcomes hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and equestrian camping. The shared trails may be muddy, …

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3.45 km

Mesa Grind

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The "Mesa Grind" is a nickname for the final ascent to Mesa Butte on the Mesa Grind Trail. The views are stunning and worth the effort once you reach the peak.

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4.01 km

Mesa Butte

Highlight • Summit

Mesa Butte summit has a great view over the Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area, and the rolling foothills leading up to the Canadian Rockies to the west.

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8.06 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.62 km

411 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

Elevation

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