"Little McDougall"
(Called "Volcano Peak" in More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies)
Kananaskis Park
(unnamed GR354390)

April 23, 2004

This roadside view of this peak suggests a good early or late season climb, and it was. We followed the Evan-Thomas Trail before leaving for the side trail following McDougall Creek. Just before reaching the edge of the trees, we crossed the creek and bushwhacked until we reached the edge of a talus slope. We continued hiking until we reached the summit.

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Little Mcdougall seen from Wedge Pond parking lot. If it weren't for deep snow, we
would have gone farther up the trail to avoid most of the bushwhacking which is awful.


Evan-Thomas Trail


After crossing the creek we begin to bushwhack.


Talus slope


After climbing up the talus, trees barred the way so we skirted left (north) around them.


The plateau on the left is Old Baldy.


The Wedge (far right)


Summit bump comes in view.


The Fortress (above Dinah)


Distinctive shape of the summit


Almost there!


Heading back


360° view from the top. Mount McDougall centre.


82 J/14 Spray Lakes Reservoir

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