Hiking in Banff and Lake Louise

The hiking in Banff National Park is about as good as it gets – anywhere.

What Banff has to offer is variety. Choose any difficulty level, length and duration and you’ve got a multitude of options. Here you can hike along the shores of dazzling blue lakes, up to quaint mountain teahouses, through carpets of wildflowers and up high to spectacular viewpoints.

Wonder what it's like to Hike in Banff National Park? Have a look at these great hiking videos.

Hiking Trails

Explore the remote and beautiful backcountry hiking of Skoki, the breathtaking scenery of trails along the Icefields Parkway, the accessible network of trails at Lake Louise or the wonders just outside the Town of Banff. There are over a thousand kilometres of trails to explore, and no doubt you’ll want to come back for more.

-View the Parks Canada Hiking Trail Map for Banff, Lake Minnewanka and Bow Valley areas.

-View the Parks Canada Hiking Trail Map for Lake Louise, Castle Junction and Icefield Parkways areas.

For the latest conditions and safety information, visit the Parks Canada website.

Hire a Hiking Guide

Hiking guides offer an element of safety and experience to a hike of any level, but they also offer great stories and interpretation about the local area. Consider hiring a guide for your hiking adventures in Banff National Park, whether you’re going out for a few hours or overnight backpacking trip. 

Choose from the list of hiking related members below or use the advanced search feature on the left to refine your results.