Nihahi Ridge is a wonderful hike located just 45 minutes west of where I call home, in beautiful Kananaskis country. If you are looking for a hard hike that gives you a little bit of everything you’ve found it. You get a flat leisurely walk against the elbow river, mountain meadows, steep forest, a bit of scrambling, some heights and a little exposure. Nihahi Ridge has it all. If you are a determined person of reasonable fitness you can complete this hike with little experience and no special gear required. Is Nihahi ridge a kid-friendly hike? Yes. But it’s difficult, you will need patience and the ability to coach and motivate your little ones through the more difficult sections along this hike. More importantly, you will need to be able to complete this hike with some gas left over yourself before you can expect your children to do it. With the disclaimer out of the way, I’m happy to say that both my boys were able to top the ridge. My youngest boy 5 years old (with assistance) and my oldest at 8 years, nailed this hike with relative ease. Was it hard? Yes. Was it worth it? Hell yeah. Did the boys enjoy this hike – most definitely. But it might have been that we promised them ice cream at the end. Parking is located at the little elbow parking lot. This area is well marked and paved. I would guestimate there are around 100 or so parking spots available for cars and around 40 for jacked up diesels. The official distance of this hike is 5.6KM to the ridge with additional distance for the ridge traverse. My GPS states 6.88KM – my only assumption is that the 5.6K is to the rock wall and the section designated as the traverse starts there. You will definitely want to hike the 6.88 and traverse the ridge further if you like. It took us a bit over 3 Hours to top the ridge. The first 1.5KM is a leisurely walk along the elbow river through little elbow campground. The trail is well marked and you will see several signs pointing you in the direction of the trailhead. If you haven’t hiked Nihahi Creek – It’s also a great hike. And kid friendly. Just past the campground, you will pass through...