Interactive Trail Map
Discover 80 trails, viewpoints, and alpine lakes across Banff National Park. Filter, search, and plan your next adventure.
Fenland Trail
A peaceful self-guided interpretive loop winding through old-growth white spruce forest on the edge of Banff townsite....
Marsh Loop
A gentle wetland loop fed by the Cave and Basin hot springs, showcasing a unique warm-water ecosystem....
Spray River East
A forested riverside trail along the east bank of the Spray River, passing beneath the Fairmont Banff Springs....
Spray River West
The quieter western bank companion to the Spray River East trail, offering solitude through dense forest....
Tunnel Campground Loop
A pleasant forested loop circling the base of Tunnel Mountain with Bow Valley views....
Stewart Canyon
A short lakeside walk to a scenic bridge spanning a narrow limestone canyon on Lake Minnewanka....
Johnson Lake
A family-friendly loop around a warm swimming lake, home to some of Alberta's oldest Douglas fir trees....
Sunshine Meadows
Expansive alpine meadows along the Continental Divide, accessed by gondola from Sunshine Village ski resort....
Johnston Canyon Lower Falls
A catwalk trail bolted into limestone canyon walls leading to a stunning lower waterfall....
Johnston Canyon Upper Falls
Continue deeper into the canyon to a thundering 30-metre upper waterfall viewpoint....
Silverton Falls
A short climb to a hidden waterfall cascading over narrow rock ledges in a quiet forest setting....
Boom Lake
A gentle forested trail leading to a large turquoise alpine lake backed by dramatic Boom Mountain cliffs....
Vista Lake
A short descent from the highway to a serene lake tucked in a forested valley along Highway 93 South....
Sundance Canyon
A paved path from Cave and Basin leads to a rocky canyon loop with dramatic water-carved formations....
Ink Pots
Extend past Johnston Canyon Upper Falls to vivid cold-water mineral springs in an open meadow....
Sulphur Mountain
A well-graded switchback trail climbing to the Banff Gondola summit station with sweeping Bow Valley panoramas....
Tunnel Mountain Summit
The shortest summit hike in Banff, climbing through Douglas fir to panoramic views of the Bow Valley and townsite....
Surprise Corner to Hoodoos
A scenic riverside trail from Surprise Corner to Banff's famous hoodoo rock formations along the Bow River....
Upper Stoney
A short, steep climb from Mount Norquay parking to views over the Bow Valley and Vermilion Range....
Cascade Amphitheatre
A rewarding day hike into a massive natural amphitheatre beneath the summit of Cascade Mountain....
C-Level Cirque
A steady climb past historic coal mine ruins into a dramatic glacial cirque beneath Cascade Mountain....
Healy Pass
A long but rewarding alpine traverse through meadows to a high pass with views into the Egypt Lake region....
Bourgeau Lake
A sustained climb through forest to a stunning alpine lake cradled in a cirque beneath Mount Bourgeau....
Harvey Pass
An extension beyond Bourgeau Lake climbing to a high mountain pass with panoramic alpine views....
Rockbound Lake
A long forested approach rewarded by a stunning alpine lake ringed by towering rock walls near Castle Junction....
Arnica Lake
A moderate climb from the Vista Lake viewpoint to a tranquil subalpine lake surrounded by wildflowers....
Twin Lakes
A longer route from the Vista Lake viewpoint to a pair of scenic alpine lakes in a remote valley....
Aylmer Lookout
A strenuous hike along Lake Minnewanka to a historic fire lookout with commanding views of the lake and ranges....
Aylmer Pass
An extended version of the Aylmer Lookout trail, continuing to a high alpine pass above Lake Minnewanka....
Cory Pass Loop
A strenuous scramble to an exposed mountain pass with vertigo-inducing views down into Gargoyle Valley....
Lake Louise Lakeshore
A flat shoreline walk along one of the world's most photographed lakes, beneath the Victoria Glacier....
Fairview Lookout
A short forest climb near Lake Louise to an elevated viewpoint overlooking the lake and Victoria Glacier....
Bow River (Lake Louise)
A flat riverside trail through the Lake Louise village area along the Bow River....
Rockpile
A short scramble up a glacial debris mound to the iconic Valley of the Ten Peaks viewpoint at Moraine Lake....
Moraine Lake Lakeshore
A gentle shoreline trail along the edge of Moraine Lake with close-up views of the Ten Peaks....
Consolation Lakes
A moderate walk from Moraine Lake through boulder fields to a pair of peaceful alpine lakes beneath rugged peaks....
Lake Agnes
A classic switchback climb from Lake Louise to a heritage tea house perched beside alpine Lake Agnes....
Plain of Six Glaciers
A spectacular trail from Lake Louise into a glacial amphitheatre with a rustic tea house and six glacier views....
Tramline
A historic trail following the old tramway route that once connected the Lake Louise railway station to the Château....
Lake Annette
A moderate hike through Paradise Valley to a serene alpine lake ringed by towering peaks....
Eiffel Lake
A sustained climb from Moraine Lake to a vivid alpine lake beneath Eiffel Peak and the Valley of Ten Peaks....
Larch Valley / Minnestimma Lakes
A popular climb through golden larch forest to alpine meadows and pristine Minnestimma Lakes....
Saddleback Pass
A steep climb from Lake Louise to a high alpine pass between Mount Temple and Fairview Mountain....
Fairview Mountain
A demanding summit hike offering one of the most expansive panoramas in the Lake Louise area....
Sheol/Paradise Connector
A connecting trail between Saddleback Pass and Paradise Valley, descending steeply through the Sheol Valley....
Paradise Valley and Giant Steps
A full-day journey through a stunning alpine valley to the Giant Steps waterfall beneath Mount Temple....
Sentinel Pass from Paradise Valley
The long approach to Sentinel Pass from Paradise Valley, gaining over 1,100 metres through stunning alpine terrain....
Sentinel Pass via Larch Valley
The classic approach to Sentinel Pass through golden larch forest from Moraine Lake....
Wenkchemna Pass
A demanding high-alpine route through the Valley of Ten Peaks to a remote pass on the Continental Divide....
Hidden Lake
A challenging backcountry trail to a secluded alpine lake near the Skoki area east of Lake Louise....
Deception Pass
A long backcountry trail providing access to the renowned Skoki area via a high mountain pass....
Castle Lookout
A steep climb to a historic fire lookout site with panoramic views of the Bow Valley and Castle Mountain....
Stanley Glacier
A fascinating hike through fire-regenerated forest into a hanging valley dominated by the Stanley Glacier....
Taylor Lake
A challenging climb through dense forest to a pristine alpine lake with optional side trip to O'Brien Lake....
Peyto Lake Viewpoint
A short uphill walk to one of the most iconic viewpoints in the Canadian Rockies overlooking wolf-head-shaped Peyto Lake...
Bow Summit Viewpoint
An extended trail beyond the Peyto Lake viewpoint to higher vantage points along Bow Summit....
Mistaya Canyon
A brief walk to a powerful canyon where the Mistaya River thunders through carved limestone....
Bow Glacier Falls
A scenic trail from Bow Lake to the waterfall at the toe of the Bow Glacier, source of the Bow River....
Helen Lake
A sustained climb through subalpine forest to expansive alpine meadows and a pristine glacial lake....
Cirque Lake
A moderate hike from Waterfowl Campground to a scenic lake nestled in an alpine cirque....
Chephren Lake
A forested trail to a dramatic lake backed by the pyramidal form of Howse Peak....
Nigel Pass
A scenic alpine pass hike through meadows with views stretching into the remote Brazeau River valley....
Parker Ridge
A short above-treeline trail revealing a stunning panorama of the Saskatchewan Glacier and Columbia Icefield outflow....
Molar Pass
A challenging backcountry trail climbing to a high pass with sweeping views near Mosquito Creek....
North Molar Pass
An extended version of the Molar Pass trail pushing deeper into remote alpine terrain....
Dolomite Pass
A challenging trail to a high alpine pass with views of the Dolomite Peak massif and surrounding glaciers....
Peyto Lake (Shore)
A steep and challenging descent from the viewpoint to the shore of Peyto Lake, for experienced hikers only....
Glacier Lake
A long forested trail to one of the largest backcountry lakes in Banff, near Saskatchewan Crossing....
Sunset Lookout
A steep climb to a former fire lookout with dramatic views over the North Saskatchewan River valley....
Sunset Pass
An extension beyond Sunset Lookout climbing to a high mountain pass with expansive alpine views....
Cascade Valley Cross-Country Ski Trail
A groomed classic cross-country ski trail following the Cascade River through quiet valley forest north of Banff....
Spray River Loop Cross-Country Ski
A popular groomed loop along the Spray River past the Fairmont Banff Springs, ideal for intermediate cross-country skier...
Tunnel Mountain Winter Trails
A network of groomed winter trails around Tunnel Mountain, perfect for beginner cross-country skiers and snowshoers....
Johnston Canyon Ice Walk
A spectacular winter walk through frozen Johnston Canyon to see ice-encased waterfalls and dramatic ice formations....
Lake Louise Lakeshore Snowshoe
A magical winter snowshoe along frozen Lake Louise with Victoria Glacier towering above — one of the most iconic winter ...
Marble Canyon Snowshoe
A quiet snowshoe through a narrow marble canyon in Kootenay National Park, just 30 minutes from Banff — far fewer crowds...
Ink Pots Winter Snowshoe
A longer snowshoe through Johnston Canyon and beyond to the Ink Pots — bubbling mineral springs that stay unfrozen all w...
Goat Creek Cross-Country Ski Trail
A classic point-to-point ski trail from Canmore to Banff following Goat Creek through spectacular Spray Valley scenery....
Healy Creek Cross-Country Ski Trail
A groomed backcountry ski trail following Healy Creek toward Sunshine Village, offering peaceful forest skiing with moun...
Banff Golf Course Loop
The easiest and most accessible cross-country ski loop in Banff — flat terrain on the golf course with elk sightings alm...
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