Banff

Trail Information

Castle Junction
Trail Number	1
Trail Head	Castle Junction on the Bow Valley Parkway
Classification	Easy
Distance	8.7 km of trails in area
Elevation	Elevation gain 31m
Description	A series of interconnected forested trails that begin at Castle Mountain Bungalows.You can park for these trails (labelled #1, #2 & #3 on-site) either near the hostel, or at the Rockbound Lake or Castle Lookout trailheads. Detailed maps are available at Castle Mountain Village or the hostel.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
Trail Map	Click to Download

Brewster Creek
Trail Number	2
Trail Head	Take Sunshine Road 0.3 km from Trans-Canada Highway to Brewster Creek
Classification	Moderate
Distance	10.5 km one way to Sundance Lodge
Elevation	Elevation gain 173m
Description	Ski along the south side of Healy Creek for 1.7 km to the Brewster Creek junction. This trail follows an old road steadily up through dense forest. A moderate climb turns into a quick ski on the return trip. The turnaround point is at Sundance Lodge.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
Trail Map	Click to Download

Cascade Valley A
Trail Number	3
Trail Head	Lake Minnewanka parking lot
Classification	Moderate
Distance	6.4 km one way to Cascade River Bridge
Elevation	Elevation gain 70m
Description	Double trackset with skating lane to Cascade River Bridge. Single trackset with pleasant rolling terrain for the remaining route to Stoney Creek Bridge. A sunny trail with good views and a fun downhill return trip.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
Trail Map	Click to Download

Cascade Valley B
Trail Number	3
Distance	14.6 km one way to Stoney Creek Bridge
Elevation	Elevation gain 171m
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Spray River Trail West
Trail Number	4
Trail Head	Park at Spray River West Trailhead (behind The Fairmont Banff Springs)
Classification	Moderate
Distance	5.7 km one way from Spray River West Trailhead to Spray River Bridge
Elevation	Elevation gain 18m
Description	The entire trail is double trackset with an additional skating lane on the west side of the river. This trail is the locals favourite offering rolling terrain in a picturesque river valley, with views of The Fairmont Banff Springs. Bring a snack; there is a picnic spot beside the river at the bridge.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
Trail Map	Click to Download

Spray River Trail East
Trail Number	4
Trail Head	From the east side, start at the Bow Falls day-use area and cross the Spray River Bridge (gated in winter).
Distance	5.6 km one way from Spray River East Trailhead (Golf Course Road) to Spray River Bridge
Elevation	Elevation gain 56m
Description	The entire trail is double trackset with an additional skating lane on the west side of the river. This trail is the locals favourite offering rolling terrain in a picturesque river valley, with views of The Fairmont Banff Springs. Bring a snack; there is a picnic spot beside the river at the bridge.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
Trail Map	Click to Download

Goat Creek and Spray River
Trail Number	5
Trail Head	Goat Creek Trailhead 8 km south of Canmore on Smith- Dorrien Road or Spray River West Trailhead.
Classification	Moderate
Distance	18.7 km one way
Elevation	Elevation gain 274m
Description	The trail can be skied in either direction. Most people choose to start at the Goat Creek Trailhead located just outside the park boundaries above Canmore and ski downhill most of the way to Banff. Vehicle shuttle recommended.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
Trail Map	Click to Download

Redearth Creek
Trail Number	6
Trail Head	Redearth Creek Trailhead, 20 km west of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Classification	Moderate
Distance	10 km one way
Elevation	Elevation gain 325m
Description	The trail climbs gradually through lodgepole pine forests to the Shadow Lake Trail. The last few kilometres to the highway can be exhilarating.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
Trail Map	Click to Download

Baker Creek to Protection Mountain Campground
Trail Number	7
Trail Head	Across the road from Baker Creek Chalets.
Classification	Easy
Distance	3.5 km one way
Elevation	No Elevation
Description	This trail (labelled '#2' on-site) runs parallel to the parkway, and starts across the road from the Baker Creek Chalets.
Conditions	View Conditions
Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
Trail Map	Click to Download