All Banff trails
162 trails
1Sentinel Pass via Larch Valley TrailGolden larches, steep switchbacks, and a high pass between two valleys.
2Plain of Six Glaciers TrailA lakeshore start leads to a tea house beneath glacier cliffs.
3Lake Agnes TrailThree alpine lakes and a historic tea house beneath sharp peaks.
4Johnston Canyon Trail to Upper FallsA 4.8 km canyon walk to the 30 m Upper Falls.
5Larch Valley / Minnestimma Lakes TrailClimb through larches to Minnestimma Lakes below Sentinel Pass.
6Parker Ridge TrailA steep ridge climb opens onto the Saskatchewan Glacier.
7Rockpile LoopA short climb for Moraine Lake’s classic Ten Peaks view
8Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailWalk the open shore to the milky creek at the far end.
9Healy Pass TrailA long forest walk pays off in larch meadows and pass views.
10Peyto Lake Lookout TrailA quick uphill walk to a bright lake framed by rugged mountains.
11Harvey Pass TrailA long climb through lake country to open Harvey Pass views.
12Bow Glacier Falls TrailLakeshore, gorge, glacier water, and a waterfall view from the marked end.
13Johnston Canyon Trail to Lower FallsPaved canyon catwalks lead to a close view of Lower Falls.
14Fairview Mountain TrailA steep larch climb to an exposed summit above Lake Louise
15Helen Lake TrailA rooty climb earns glacier views before a modest alpine lake.
16Moraine Lake Lakeshore TrailAn easy shore walk beneath Mount Fay and the Fay Glacier.
17Wenkchemna Pass TrailAn all-day climb to the pass beyond Eiffel Lake.
18Mount St. Piran TrailA steep climb above Lake Louise opens onto three lakes at once.
19Cory Pass LoopA rugged loop over Cory and Edith passes through Gargoyle Valley
20Paradise Valley and Giant Steps TrailA full-day valley hike to Lake Annette and Giant Steps waterfall.
21Lake Louise Tea House CircuitTwo tea houses, a Highline traverse, and a Lake Louise circuit
22Tunnel Mountain Summit TrailA short, steady climb to a wide view over Banff.
23Big Beehive TrailA steep extra hour for Lake Louise from above.
24Egypt Lake Trail via Healy PassA long return hike over Healy Pass to Egypt Lake Campground.
25Larix Lake and Grizzly Lake LoopTwo alpine lakes, a narrow bridge, and Simpson Valley views.
26Ink Pots TrailBlue-green pools in an open meadow after a long forest climb.
27Eiffel Lake TrailA steady climb ends at a quiet lake under the Ten Peaks.
28Rock Isle Lake TrailCross the Divide for a close view of the lake’s wooded island.29Bourgeau Lake TrailA long climb to a lake beneath a glacial amphitheatre.
30Skoki LoopTwo camps, two passes, and a backcountry loop worth planning for.
31Cirque Peak Trail via Helen LakeA hands-on summit above Bow Lake and the Wapta Icefield.
32Rockbound Lake TrailTwo lakes and Castle Mountain cliffs reward a long alpine climb.
33Devil’s Thumb TrailTwo lakes, one rocky summit, and a steep, unmarked finish.
34Sulphur Mountain TrailSwitchbacks earn a summit panorama over the Bow Valley.
35North Molar Pass TrailA 14.4-mile out-and-back through meadows to North Molar Pass.
36Citadel Pass TrailQuartz Ridge's lake view is only the first act.37Mount Bourgeau TrailA long climb earns a lake, alpine pass and broad summit views.
38Little Beehive TrailA short ridge detour for wide Bow Valley views above Lake Louise.
39Sunshine–Assiniboine–Bryant Creek TraverseTwo passes, Lake Magog, and a long exit through Bryant Creek.
40Burstall Pass TrailWet stream crossings lead to a steep climb and broad alpine views.
41Aylmer Lookout TrailA long day on Minnewanka ends with the whole lake below you.
42Nigel Pass TrailAn old road leads to the rocky pass above Brazeau River Valley.
43Sawback TrailThree passes, several alpine lakes, and a week on foot.
44Arnica Lake TrailA steep larch climb to a lake below Storm Mountain's cliffs.
45Lake Annette TrailFollow Paradise Creek to a lake beneath Mount Temple.
46Glacier Lake TrailBraided river views, red chairs and a long walk to Glacier Lake.
47Consolation Lakes TrailFrom talus and forest to a meadow beneath Quadra Glacier.
48Deception Pass TrailA long climb to a high pass above Ptarmigan Lake.
49Standish Viewpoint LoopA short lift-access loop to three alpine lakes.
50Wonder Pass TrailA long one-way alpine approach over Wonder Pass to Lake Magog
51Sulphur Mountain BoardwalkRidge views reward 368 shallow stairs each way.
52Sundance Canyon LoopA smooth paved approach ends at a rugged creekside canyon loop.53Sentinel Pass from Paradise Valley TrailA long climb to the saddle above the Ten Peaks.
54Dolomite Pass TrailBeyond Helen Lake, alpine meadows lead to an unmarked pass.
55Aylmer Pass TrailA long lake walk ends in high meadows beneath the Palliser Range.
56Mistaya Canyon TrailA short, steep drop to the bridge over a carved limestone gorge.
57Fish Lakes Trail via North Molar PassA long alpine out-and-back to Fish Lakes over North Molar Pass.
58Boom Lake TrailA long forest approach reaches a rocky alpine lake beneath cliffs.
59Saddleback Pass TrailA steep 4.5-mile return climb to a high saddle above Lake Louise
60Chephren Lake TrailA forested out-and-back to Chephren Lake beneath Howse Peak.61Twin Lakes Trail via Arnica LakeA long, steep out-and-back reaches Arnica Lake and both Twin Lakes.62Sunshine–Egypt Lake–Vista Lake TraverseFour days from Sunshine Village to Vista Lake across high passes.
63Shadow Lake TrailA long forest approach opens onto Shadow Lake and Mount Ball's reflection.
64Skoki Lodge Trail via Deception PassCross a high pass to a 1931 backcountry lodge.
65Cascade Amphitheatre TrailA long forest climb opens into the meadow beneath Cascade Mountain.
66Bow Summit Viewpoint TrailGo beyond Peyto’s busy platform for a Bow Lake view.
67Silverton Falls TrailA quick climb to a waterfall tucked into a narrow rock gorge.
68Taylor Lake TrailA steady forest climb ends at a glacial lake beneath jagged peaks.
69Crowfoot Pass and Balfour Viewpoint TrailA cold ford, a broad pass, and a waterfall view.
70Myosotis and Zigadenus Lakes TrailA waterfall, two alpine lakes, and a headwall above the larches.
71C-Level Cirque TrailMine ruins lead to a boulder-ringed cirque below Cascade Mountain.
72Hidden Lake TrailA long backcountry hike climbs through larches to a secluded alpine lake.
73Ross Lake TrailA long forest walk to a lake ringed by steep rock walls.
74Castle Lookout TrailA steady climb to a vanished fire lookout above the Bow Valley
75Merlin Lake TrailA rocky scramble to a quiet alpine lake above Castilleja.
76Cirque Lake TrailA muddy forest walk to a turquoise lake beneath glacier views.
77Bow Falls TrailFind roaring rapids below, then climb to viewpoints above the falls.
78Assiniboine Pass TrailA long backcountry approach climbs from Mount Shark to Assiniboine Pass.
79Johnson Lake LoopOld Douglas firs and Cascade views frame this easy lakeshore loop.
80Sunset Pass TrailA steep forest climb opens onto remote meadows beneath a high pass.
81Packer Pass TrailTurquoise lakes and a rough, lightly signed pass crossing
82Lake Minnewanka Shoreline TrailA long, rocky shoreline walk with annual bear-season restrictions.
83Bow Lake Lakeshore TrailA flat shore walk with turquoise water and Crowfoot Glacier in view.
84Simpson Pass TrailA long meadow walk to a quiet saddle on the Alberta–B.C. border.
85Fairview Lookout TrailA short climb to Lake Louise and the Chateau from above.
86Sunset Lookout TrailA steep climb to a former lookout above two braided river valleys.87Bow Hut TrailA rough canyon and moraine approach to a hut beneath the icefield.
88Surprise Corner to Hoodoos TrailA forested Bow River walk ends among pale hoodoos.
89Molar Pass Trail (South Molar Pass)Creekside forest gives way to wide meadows below a rocky pass.
90Ball Pass Trail to Floe LakeCross the high Ball Pass from Banff’s backcountry to Floe Lake.
91O’Brien Lake TrailA long forest climb ends at a rough lake beneath Mount Bell.
92Upper Stoney TrailA rocky loop opens up to Cascade and Bow Valley views.
93Hector Lake TrailA short walk to a glacial lake with a demanding river ford.
94Panorama Ridge East TrailA forested lake approach opens onto a steep, faint larch ridge.
95Peyto Lake TrailTrade the overlook for Peyto's shore on a steep descent.
96Whistling Pass TrailCross a high alpine pass on the Great Divide Trail.
97Sarbach Lookout TrailA steady forest climb ends at a rocky former lookout.98Baker Lake TrailBoulder Pass first, then a high lake at the end.
99Lake Minnewanka Trail to Stewart CanyonAn easy lakeshore walk to Stewart Canyon’s footbridge.
100Spray River West TrailAn 11.4 km out-and-back on the Spray River's forested west bank.
101Red Deer Lakes TrailA long backcountry approach to Red Deer Lakes.
102Sundance TrailA paved river walk ending at a creekside picnic area.
103Spray River East TrailA rolling forest track follows the river to its bridge.104Boulder Pass and Ptarmigan Lake TrailA long climb to a pass looking over Ptarmigan Lake.
105Devon Lakes TrailThree high passes and two alpine lakes reward a four-day commitment.
106Banff Legacy TrailA long paved route with an on-road link through Banff
107Mystic Lake TrailA remote camp side trip to an alpine lake beneath the cirque.
108Fenland LoopA gentle old-growth spruce loop just west of Banff.
109Hoodoos Interpretive TrailShort paths bring pale hoodoos into view above the Bow River.
110Elk Lake TrailA long Norquay hike to a backcountry lake.
111Spray River LoopA quiet river loop with a covered bridge bench halfway around.
112Mirror Lake TrailA small lake beneath the Big Beehive on the Lake Agnes Trail.
113Howard Douglas Lake TrailA rugged alpine hike to a lake beneath Quartz Ridge.114Vista Lake TrailA short forest descent to a lake, with a steep climb back.
115Gibbon Pass TrailCross two mountain lakes to a windy pass among golden larches.
116Redearth Creek TrailA long forest climb into the Shadow Lake backcountry.
117Marvel Lake Campground TrailA long Bryant Creek walk to Marvel Lake’s backcountry camp.
118Tunnel Bench LoopA rolling loop with exposed edges and broad Cascade Mountain views.
119Lower Bankhead Interpretive TrailA short loop through a coal town's industrial remains.
120Goat Creek Trail18.7 km one way from Banff’s Spray River to Goat Creek.
121Badger Pass TrailA steep backcountry spur to a high alpine pass.
122Louise Creek TrailA short creek path linking the Bow River and Tramline trails.
123Twin Lakes Trail from the Trans-Canada HighwayA long forest climb to Lower Twin Lake from the highway.
124Cave and Basin Trail: Lower BoardwalkA short boardwalk for a close look at wetland life.
125Two Jack Lake Shoreline TrailPine needles underfoot, Mount Rundle across the water.
126Marsh LoopA short loop around a wetland fed by Sulphur Mountain hot springs.
127Mystic Pass TrailThree days from creek country over Mystic Pass to the Ink Pots.
128Tunnel Campground LoopA firm gravel loop circles campgrounds beneath mountain views.
129Aurora Creek-Marvel Pass TrailA long creek walk climbs to alpine meadows below Marvel Pass.
130Bow River Loop Trail at Lake LouiseAn easy Bow River loop through Lake Louise’s campground forest.
131Luellen Lake TrailA long forest and meadow walk ends at a lake beneath cliffs.
132Leman Lake TrailA backcountry spur toward Leman Lake, reached over Burstall Pass.
133Sulphur Mountain Westside TrailA steep, rocky west-side climb to the upper mountain.
134Smith Lake TrailA short forest climb to a tucked-away lake and ridge view.
135Brewster Creek TrailA long creek-valley walk ends at a backcountry lodge.
136Bow River Trail to Bow FallsA short riverside walk to Bow Falls crosses a wooden footbridge.
137Pipestone Pass TrailA full-day highline through open meadows to the red-rock ridge.
138Cascade Valley TrailA long gravel track into Cascade Valley’s backcountry.
139Healy Creek TrailA gentle forest walk ending at the Sundance Trail junction.
140Copper Lake TrailA short forest path to clear water and a mountain backdrop.
141Tramline TrailFollow the old tram grade from the village up to the lake.
142Pipestone TrailA gravel-and-dirt riverside walk into forested Pipestone Valley.
143Bryant Creek TrailA long, signed valley walk toward the Assiniboine high country.
144Howse Pass TrailA remote divide crossing through river flats and nearly vanished trail.
145Rundle Riverside TrailA rooty river traverse that needs a pickup in Canmore.
146Moraine Lake Highline TrailA rugged one-way traverse to Moraine Lake below Mount Temple.
147Great Divide Trail at Lake LouiseA long, gentle return along former Highway 1A into Yoho.
148Cascade Ponds LoopCross two wooden footbridges on a pond-side loop.
149Muleshoe Ridge TrailA steep climb earns a wide Bow Valley oxbow view.
150Tessa Falls TrailA short waterfall walk with an awkward riverbank finish.
151Lower Stoney TrailA steep, rocky descent shared by bikes, hikers and horses.
152Talc Lake TrailA remote backcountry spur to Talc Lake below Natalko Peak
153Upper Hot Springs TrailA short wooded climb links the hotel to the hot-springs pool.
154Sundance Pass TrailA forested pass route ends with a rough creek descent.
155Sawback Lake to Block Lakes Junction TrailA remote camp-to-camp walk with a creek crossing and valley views.
156Water Tower TrailSteep stairs lead to singletrack and a clear Bow Valley view.
157Banff Avenue TrailA rolling path through forest and meadow to Tunnel Mountain Road.
158Mud Lake TrailA short, sometimes muddy walk to a mountain lake.
159Red Deer River TrailA remote point-to-point traverse through Banff's eastern backcountry.
160Topp Notch–Return of the Jedi LoopA technical mountain bike circuit of wooden features and tight switchbacks.
161North Fork Pass TrailLook into the upper Panther River from a remote pass
162Tunnel Technical Trails LoopA compact lap with bridges, berms and narrow wooden features.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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