All Banff trails
177 trails
1Moraine Lake RockpileShort transit-accessed walk to Moraine Lake’s iconic Rockpile viewpoint
2Larch Valley and Sentinel PassBanff’s golden larch showpiece with big-pass views from Moraine Lake
3Sentinel PassGolden larches and big mountain views from Moraine Lake to Sentinel Pass.
4Parker Ridge TrailShort, moderate climb to a big glacier view on a windswept ridge.
5Big Beehive TrailClassic Lake Louise climb to the Big Beehive via Lake Agnes and Mirror Lake
6Sunshine Meadows LoopA high-alpine figure-eight through Rock Isle, Grizzly, and Larix Lakes
7Plain of Six Glaciers TrailFrom Lake Louise to a rugged glacier valley and the Six Glaciers viewpoint
8Cirque PeakHelen Lake meadows to a loose-scree summit with huge Icefields Parkway views
9Peyto Lake Upper Viewpoint TrailA short loop to Peyto Lake’s high, classic viewpoint
10Moraine Lake LakeshoreEasy Moraine Lake shoreline stroll to the back-of-lake waterfall
11Lake Louise LakeshoreEasy out-and-back along Lake Louise's north shore to the glacial creek at the head of the lake
12Lake Agnes Tea HouseClassic Lake Louise climb to Lake Agnes and its historic seasonal tea house
13Little Beehive TrailA moderate climb from Lake Louise to a quieter panoramic viewpoint above the Bow Valley
14Bow Glacier FallsTurquoise shoreline walk to Bow Glacier Falls viewpoints
15Fairview MountainDemanding Lake Louise summit hike to Mount Fairview’s wide alpine views
16Mount FairviewDemanding Lake Louise summit hike to Mount Fairview’s wide alpine views17Eiffel Lake TrA quieter Moraine Lake hike to a turquoise alpine lake beneath the Ten Peaks
18Cory Pass – Edith Pass LoopA serious alpine loop through Gargoyle Valley and two high passes19Helen LakeForest climb to alpine meadows and a serene lake beneath Cirque Peak.20Teahouse Highline CircuitA full Lake Louise teahouse circuit via Lake Agnes, the Highline, and the Plain of Six Glaciers
21Mt Rundle RouteBanff’s signature sufferfest: steep limestone and knockout views.
22Mount TempleA serious full-day scramble from Moraine Lake to Banff’s highest summit, with huge Valley of the Ten Peaks views.
23Citadel PassA long alpine walk to the Continental Divide and Mount Assiniboine views
24Wenkchemna PassLong, difficult climb from Moraine Lake to a high-alpine pass in the Valley of the Ten Peaks25Paradise Valley TrailA long valley walk to Giant Steps beneath Mount Temple.
26Molar PassBig alpine meadows to a dramatic high pass with real solitude
27Harvey Pass via Bourgeau LakeBig payoff alpine day: lakes, marmots, and huge views from the pass
28Mt Bourgeau RtLong, rewarding push from forest to alpine lakes to a big view summit29Highline: Lake Agnes to Six GlaciersA high-alpine loop linking two Lake Louise teahouse trails
30Egypt Lake TrailAlpine pass to a lake-filled basin—best as a backpacking basecamp
31Mount Bourgeau via Harvey PassBig-day classic: lakes, Harvey Pass, and a panoramic summit.
32Assiniboine Pass TrailClassic gateway to Assiniboine with big views after a long valley.
33Wonder Pass TrailSteep, stunning gateway to Marvel Lake and Mount Assiniboine
34Fish LakesBanff’s classic backpack to turquoise lakes over North Molar Pass
35Skoki TrailDemanding multi-day loop through alpine lakes, passes, meadows, and historic Skoki Lodge.36Skoki Valley Loop via Deception PassA demanding three-day loop through Baker Lake, Skoki Lodge, Merlin Meadows, and Deception Pass37Skoki Valley TrailA demanding multi-day loop through Banff's Skoki backcountry
38Clearwater Pass and Devon LakesRemote, multi-pass alpine traverse to turquoise Devon Lakes
39Devon LakesA remote multi-pass backpack to turquoise Devon Lakes via Fish Lakes and the Pipestone highline40Sawback TrailThree mountain passes on a 46-mile point-to-point Sawback backcountry traverse
41Bow Summit LookoutA steady climb beyond Peyto Lake to a quieter Bow Summit viewpoint with broad glacier and mountain views.42Healy PassA long, gradual climb to wildflower meadows, golden larches, and big views at Healy Pass43Boulder Pass and Ptarmigan LakeA long alpine out-and-back from Fish Creek to Boulder Pass and Ptarmigan Lake
44Paradise Valley and Giant StepsA demanding out-and-back through Paradise Valley to Lake Annette and the Giant Steps waterfall.45Giant Steps via Paradise ValleyA long, quieter out-and-back through Paradise Valley to Lake Annette and the Giant Steps.
46Standish Viewpoint LoopA short lift-access loop to a high-alpine viewing deck
47Peyto Lake Lower Viewpoint TrailA rough spur leads to Peyto’s quieter second viewpoint
48Johnston Canyon to Upper FallsBanff’s catwalk canyon to thundering Upper Falls—short, spectacular.
49Rock Isle Lake LoopA high-alpine loop linking Rock Isle Lake with the Larix and Grizzly basin50Saddleback PassSteady 600 m climb from Lake Louise to an alpine pass and larch views51Merlin LakeRemote alpine route from Skoki Lodge to a high viewpoint over Lake Merlin
52Observation PeakA strenuous 5-mile Bow Summit scramble to huge Peyto Lake and Icefields Parkway views.53Bow Lake LakeshoreBow Lake shoreline and forested climb to Bow Glacier Falls
54Johnston Canyon to Ink PotsCanyon catwalks to bubbling spring pools—busy but worth the climb
55Eiffel Peak TrailDemanding alpine scramble from Moraine Lake to Ten Peaks views
56Devil's ThumbStrenuous, unsigned scramble to a two-lake panorama above Lake Louise
57Mount St. PiranA demanding, non-technical summit hike from Lake Louise to wide-open Bow Valley views
58Mount RundleBanff-side West Peak scramble: steep limestone, huge summit views
59Mount NiblockDemanding Mount Niblock scramble from Lake Louise via Lake Agnes
60Minnewanka TrailRolling Lake Minnewanka shoreline walk to the Aylmer Pass junction61Bow Hut TrailDemanding alpine approach from Bow Lake to the ACC’s Bow Hut, with glacier views, moraine, and creek crossings62Twin Lakes via Arnica LakeA demanding out-and-back from Vista Lake to Arnica Lake and the Upper and Lower Twin Lakes
63Rockbound Lake and Tower LakeTwo alpine lakes and big Castle Mountain cliffs on a challenging day64Twin Lakes via Gibbon PassFour mountain lakes and golden larches on a demanding Banff day hike
65Cascade MountainA long, exposed scramble from Mount Norquay to Banff's iconic summit66South Molar PassLong alpine meadows and sweeping views on a remote route to Molar Pass67Gibbon Pass via Twin LakesFour alpine lakes, larch country, and a hard-earned finish at Gibbon Pass
68Aylmer Lookout TrailA full-day climb from Lake Minnewanka to a sweeping high-country lookout69Healy Pass to Egypt LakeClassic meadow-and-lake epic over Healy Pass into quiet Egypt Lake
70Fossil MountainLong alpine day to fossil beds and sweeping Skoki views
71Pulsatilla PassA demanding multi-day Sawback traverse over three alpine passes
72Sulphur Mountain BoardwalkShort summit boardwalk from the Banff Gondola to the Cosmic Ray Station viewpoint
73Johnston Canyon Lower FallsShort, easy canyon walk to a roaring waterfall and spray-filled cave
74Tower of BabelA short, steep scree scramble to panoramic Moraine Lake views75Sunset LookoutSteep forest climb to a dramatic lookout above two wild rivers
76Sulphur Mountain TrailSteady switchbacks to Banff’s gondola summit and wide Bow Valley views77Quartz HillAlpine loop to a quartz-capped summit above Sunshine Meadows
78Burstall Pass TrailVaried approach to a larch-lined pass with big Spray Valley views
79Nigel PassHistoric Wonder Road approach to a broad alpine pass with Brazeau Valley views
80Rockbound LakeTwo alpine lakes, big Castle Mountain walls, and September larches.81Ptarmigan Lake via Boulder PassA long alpine out-and-back from Fish Creek to Boulder Pass and Ptarmigan Lake
82Mount RichardsonLong, committing Banff scramble from Fish Creek to a panoramic Mount Richardson summit
83North Molar PassLong out-and-back through Mosquito Creek meadows to North Molar Pass84Baker Lake via Boulder PassA long alpine-lake approach over Boulder Pass to remote Baker Lake
85Mystic Pass via Johnston CanyonCanyon bridges, Ink Pots and a hard climb to alpine Mystic Pass.
86Shadow Lake via Redearth CreekFollow the Redearth Creek approach to Shadow Lake and its historic backcountry lodge.
87Mistaya Canyon TrailA short forest walk to a bridge above a sculpted limestone canyon
88Tunnel Mountain Summit TrailBanff’s quickest summit for big town views with minimal effort.89Packer Pass TrailA rugged high-alpine shortcut between Skoki Lodge and the Ptarmigan-side trail junction
90Consolation Lakes TrailA short out-and-back from Moraine Lake to the boulder-strewn shore of the first Consolation Lake
91Castle LookoutShort, steady climb to one of Bow Valley’s best panoramas
92Castle Mountain LookoutA steady climb to a fire lookout with wide Bow Valley views.
93Twin Cairns and Monarch ViewpointAn easy alpine ramble to Monarch's big views
94Grizzly-Larix LoopA high-alpine lollipop to Grizzly and Larix Lakes through Sunshine Meadows95Whistling PassRemote alpine pass between Egypt Lake and Ball Pass Junction
96Moraine Lake Highline TrailDifficult Mount Temple singletrack from Moraine Lake Road to Moraine Lake
97Boom Lake TrailBumpy forest trail to a mountain lake beneath Boom Mountain
98Lake AnnetteA moderate alpine-lake hike with a quieter route to Mount Temple views
99Bourgeau LakeSteady forest climb to a blue-green cirque lake in Banff
100Tower LakeA steady climb to a flower-fringed alpine lake beneath Castle Mountain
101Mount Jimmy Simpson TrailA full-day scramble from Bow Lake to Icefields Parkway panoramas
102Arnica Lake and Twin Lakes via Vista LakeFour-lake mountain day with larches, cirque views, and a quiet Twin Lakes finish103Pipestone PassRemote alpine highline from Fish Lakes to Pipestone Pass
104Deception PassLong, demanding out-and-back from Fish Creek to a high alpine pass above Ptarmigan Lake
105Aylmer Pass TrailA long Lake Minnewanka shoreline approach climbs to wild alpine Aylmer Pass.106Pharaoh Creek TrailLong, rugged backcountry approach from Redearth Creek to Egypt Lake.107Fairview LookoutShort climb to a classic Lake Louise postcard view
108Arnica LakeLarch season stunner to a quiet alpine lake and big views109Caldron LakeDemanding backcountry route to a remote alpine lake from Peyto Lake
110Sunset PassBig views, golden meadows, and blessed solitude off the Parkway
111Lake Minnewanka TrailA demanding 30-km lakeshore approach from Lake Minnewanka to Devil’s Gap.
112Panther FallsQuick, misty detour to a thundering canyon waterfall
113Silverton Falls TrailShort, quiet waterfall walk from the Rockbound Lake parking area114Stewart Canyon TrailLake stroll to a mossy canyon and classic bridge views
115C-Level CirqueSteep forest climb to a dramatic cirque with big Lake Minnewanka views
116Hoodoos TrailModerate Bow River trail linking Surprise Corner and the Banff Hoodoos viewpoints.
117Tunnel Mtn Hoodoos TrailA forested Bow Valley walk ending at Banff’s hoodoo viewpoints
118Surprise Corner to Hoodoos TrailScenic Banff walk linking Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos viewpoints
119Ink Pots via Moose MeadowsA quieter forest approach to the bubbling Ink Pots mineral springs.
120Moose Meadows to Ink PotsQuieter forest approach to the Ink Pots springs
121Mount Edith RouteThree-peak Mount Edith scramble with exposed route-finding above Gargoyle Valley.
122Bow PeakQuiet Bow River ford to an alpine pass and a bouldery Bow Peak scramble
123Mount Inglismaldie RouteA long, loose Class 2–3 scramble to Mount Inglismaldie with wide Lake Minnewanka views.
124Glacier LakeQuiet forest approach to a turquoise lake beneath the Southeast Lyell Glacier
125Mount Cory RouteVery hard summit scramble with steep loose terrain and huge Bow Valley views.126Spray River West TrailGentle riverside multi-use with bridge views and winter grooming
127Lower Panther FallsBig payoff, quick drop to a roaring, misty cliffside waterfall.
128Cave and Basin BoardwalksEasy, steamy stroll through hot springs, wetlands, and history.
129Bow River Trail (Banff)Easy out-and-back from Central Park to Bow Falls
130Johnston Lake LoopEasy lakeside loop with mountain views and quiet picnic stops131Two Jack Lake TrailEasy out-and-back along Two Jack Lake to the Lakeside Campground
132Mirror LakeA short, steady climb from Lake Louise to a reflective tarn beneath the Big Beehive
133Chephren Lake TrailForest walk to a turquoise glacial lake beneath towering peaks
134Vermilion Lakes TrailA flat lakeside drive with Mount Rundle reflections and easy wildlife watching
135Mosquito Creek TrailQuiet creek-valley approach to Banff’s Mo5 backcountry campground.
136Tunnel Mountain Bench TrailA rolling loop of singletrack, views, and just enough challenge.137Taylor LakeA steady forest climb to a larch-fringed alpine lake beneath Mount Bell
138Eohippus Lake TrailHard alpine out-and-back from Sunshine Village to a quiet lake beyond Simpson Pass
139Hidden Lake (Skoki)Difficult Skoki out-and-back to a quiet alpine lake beneath Ptarmigan and Pika peaks140O'Brien LakeLong out-and-back to a quieter larch-fringed lake beneath Mount Bell
141Bryant Creek TrailLong out-and-back from Mount Shark to Bryant Creek Shelter and Assiniboine gateways
142Mystic Lake via Johnston CanyonA demanding backcountry traverse to Mystic Lake and over Mystic Pass.143Oyster Peak RouteLong Skoki approach to a difficult Oyster Peak summit scramble
144Hoodoos Interpretive TrailEasy 1.4 km loop to Banff's hoodoos and Bow Valley viewpoints
145Bow Falls TrailEasy Bow River walk from the Banff Pedestrian Bridge to Bow Falls
146Sheol PassDemanding point-to-point connector from Saddleback Pass to Paradise Valley
147Hoodoos Viewpoint TrailPoint-to-point walk from Surprise Corner to Banff's hoodoos and big-mountain views
148Sundance Canyon TrailPaved approach to a steep, water-filled canyon loop from Cave and Basin
149Sarbach LookoutSteep climb from Mistaya Canyon to a rocky former fire-lookout site with mountain and valley views.
150Red Deer River TrailRemote Red Deer River valley route with creek crossings and broad front-range views
151Lower Bankhead Interpretive TrailGhost town loop through coal mine ruins with Cascade Mountain views
152Owen Creek TailRugged creek approach to the Great Divide Trail and Michele Lakes
153Discovery BoardwalkSteam, snails, and the birthplace of Canada’s parks154Stoney Lookout TrailShort forest loop to big Banff and Cascade Mountain views
155Forty Mile Creek TrailQuiet creek‑valley gateway to the Sawback Range and hidden lakes
156Banff Legacy TrailPaved Banff–Canmore point-to-point route with big-mountain views
157Devil's Gap via Lake MinnewankaA demanding 30-km lakeshore approach from Lake Minnewanka to Devil’s Gap.
158Hector Lake TrailShort, quiet hike to a turquoise lake—if you nail the river ford159Cascade AmphitheatreA sustained forest climb from Mount Norquay to a dramatic limestone amphitheatre
160Herbert Lake LoopEasy lakeshore loop for Herbert Lake reflections and Icefields Parkway views161Red Deer LakesRemote 7-mile out-and-back to Red Deer Lakes through the Skoki backcountry162Simpson PassOne-way alpine route from Sunshine Village over Simpson and Healy Passes to Egypt Lake.163Spray River LoopA forested multi-use loop along both sides of the Spray River near Banff.164Cascade Ponds LoopEasy Cascade Ponds loop with footbridges, mountain views, and picnic-area access.165Louise Creek TrailA shady creekside climb from Lake Louise Village to the lake area
166Bow River Loop (Lake Louise)Flat, scenic riverside loop steps from Lake Louise village.
167Sunshine Village Simpson Pass TrailAlpine meadows lead to the Alberta–B.C. border at Simpson Pass168Spray River East TrailForested multi-use walk from Golf Course Road to the Spray River bridge169Redearth Creek TrailLong forested out-and-back from Redearth Creek to Shadow Lake Lodge170Middle Spray River TrailRemote linear Spray River corridor from Canyon Dam toward Goat Creek
171Waterfowl Lakes Shoreline TrailQuick, turquoise-lake stroll with big Mount Chephren views
172Marsh LoopEasy wetland loop with boardwalks and birding at Cave and Basin173Lake Louise Tramline TrailForested historic tramway route from Lake Louise village to the lakeshore174Tramline TrailHistoric forested route from Lake Louise village to the lakeshore
175Ross Lake TrailA long forest route to a quiet lake across the Continental Divide
176Great Divide Trail (Lake Louise)Gentle old Highway 1A corridor to the Great Divide Arch
177Stoney Squaw MountainShaded 4.5 km loop from Mount Norquay with forested views over Banff and Cascade Mountain
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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