The trail head is as mentioned above. You’ll see it, although there will be no mention of Tent Ridge on signage. It’s simply a narrow dirt path heading up and into the woods. Most will suggest taking the trail loop clockwise and my hiking partners and I agree that was the best approach. At the beginning the trail leads right into the woods, there’s a few fallen trees to step over and some parts of the trail are narrow but it’s an obvious trail and easy to navigate. Breaking out of the woods and into the valley, we actually came across some snow….in August. A little unexpected for this Ottawa gal but should have expected it in the mountains! The valley is straight out of the sound of music with it’s wildflowers and mountainous landscape. Gorgeous. When you get to the valley you can see tent ridge, it’s a bit horse shoe shaped. Remember that you’re taking to trail clockwise. It’s a little surreal to think you’ll be walking that whoooooole ridge line. rom the valley the trail goes back into the woods for a steady incline before reaching the alpine. The alpine, and start of the ridge, is steep, narrow, and filling with scree. Once you’re over that section however, the trail along the ridge becomes easier.
