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Stanley Glacier trail
Hiking

Stanley Glacier Trail

Ancient life forms, enduring secrets of the forest and modern ecology come together on an unforgettable 10 km hike. As the Stanley Glacier trail progresses into the alpine, the scenery changes with the many marks of the past.
Wander through the vibrant purple fireweed and pay tribute to the powerful energy of wildfires that have brought new life to these grassy slopes. As the trail underfoot turns to rock and boulders rise around you, keep a sharp eye out for prehistoric fossils embedded deeply in the shale.

Good To Know

Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
3-6 hrs
When
Jun - Oct

Location

Distance from Banff:
45km
Distance from Lake Louise:
40km

When to go

Operating Dates

MonthOperating Status
JanClosed
FebClosed
MarClosed
AprClosed
MayClosed
JunOpen
JulOpen
AugOpen
SepOpen
OctOpen
NovClosed
DecClosed

More Information

  • Difficulty: Moderate

    Length: 4.2 km one way

    Elevation gain: 395 m

    Hiking time: 3 hour round trip

    Trailhead: Stanley Glacier parking lot

Useful Links

  • Parks Canada Trail Report

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