Devils Thumb — Local services in Alberta

What amazing views! It was quite the hike. AllTrails gave it a "hard" rating after all. Wear sunscreen. Poles are optional. Many people we passed weren't using them. Watch for other hikers on the skree slopes. Be polite. Rocks can fall and kill/injure others below. Take your time. Poles were especially helpful on the way down to save the knees.

You get views of Lake Louise and Lake Agnes from up here. Not to mention EVERYWHERE you look is scenic. Photos don't ever do nature justice. It is exhilarating. Once we got to the top, we could really feel the sun's effect despite the chill (Sept hike). Lots of snow on neighboring mountains. No...

I attempted this trail recently, but after making it up the steep side of the cliff to the ridge, before walking to the rock outcrop, I had to turn around. There was an inversion which covered the whole area with clouds and fog so the view was already ruined, plus it was also raining hard and steady. I'm not one to jeopardize my own safety so I decided to head back down which got even more nerve racking given the trail turned muddy and into a mini creek. My advice is only attempt this trail on a clear blue sky day. If the clouds are hanging low or its raining, don't proceed. This trail isn't a...

Sunrise to sunset date. The chance of being able to admire the exquisite scenic view from the peak is truly heavenly! Conquered the towering hike to Devil’s thumb. Length of trail is 13kms, Elevation gain is 883m(2,900ft). Our ever first for a hard trail since we always hike with kids and go for the easy/moderate trails. Kids are home-zoned for we know that this is an evil trail, leg burner, and quite a grind to crawl, roots as your friend as there’s nothing to hold unto, walk to rock scramble and more. Definitely not for a faint of heart! The most gasgas line to cap it all,...