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Hiking

Wander the shores of glittering turquoise waters, scramble along a mountain ridge, visit the glowing larches in the fall or journey across a wintry frozen lake. From pleasant walks to multi-day backcountry epics, hiking in Banff and Lake Louise offers some of the most scenic and inspiring hikes in the world. Here, a little effort and a dose of adventurous spirit is your ticket to discovering the unforgettable gems of the Canadian Rockies.

A couple hiking the Lake Agnes Tea House trail in Lake Louise in the summer
Group of four friends hiking the hoodoos trail in the winter in Banff National Park

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A father and son taking in the views of the Lower Falls on the Johnston Canyon trailA father and son taking in the views of the Lower Falls on the Johnston Canyon trail
Waterfall Hikes
A couple hiking the Fenland Trail in the summer in Banff National ParkA couple hiking the Fenland Trail in the summer in Banff National Park
Easy Hikes & Walks
A couple at the Lake Agnes Tea House in Lake Louise in Banff National ParkA couple at the Lake Agnes Tea House in Lake Louise in Banff National Park
Tea House Hikes
Two people hiking across a bridge towards a helicopter on a heli-hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies Two people hiking across a bridge towards a helicopter on a heli-hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies
Heli-Hiking
Two people snowshoeing on Bow Lake in the winter in Banff National ParkTwo people snowshoeing on Bow Lake in the winter in Banff National Park
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
  • Two people running Boom Lake trail in Banff National ParkTwo people running Boom Lake trail in Banff National Park

    Boom Lake Trail

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Person standing in front of Consolation Lake with mountains and a glacier in the backgroundPerson standing in front of Consolation Lake with mountains and a glacier in the background

    Consolation Lakes Trail

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Two friends hike Cory Pass on a cloudy summer day in Banff National ParkTwo friends hike Cory Pass on a cloudy summer day in Banff National Park

    Cory and Edith Pass Trail

    Duration
    6+ hrs
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  • A girl standing at Fairview Lookout looking at the view over Lake Louise in the summerA girl standing at Fairview Lookout looking at the view over Lake Louise in the summer

    Fairview Lookout Trail

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Guided Forest BathingGuided Forest Bathing

    Guided Forest Bathing

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Group of people on a guided hiking tour at Sunshine Meadows in the summerGroup of people on a guided hiking tour at Sunshine Meadows in the summer

    Guided Hiking Tour

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Group of people on a guided icewalk tour in Johnston CanyonGroup of people on a guided icewalk tour in Johnston Canyon

    Guided Ice Walk Tour

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
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  • Heli-Hiking the Icefields ParkwayHeli-Hiking the Icefields Parkway

    Heli-Hiking the Icefields Parkway

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Hike Johnston CanyonHike Johnston Canyon

    Hike Johnston Canyon

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • View looking across Lake Agnes to the Lake Agnes Tea House with mountains in the backgroundView looking across Lake Agnes to the Lake Agnes Tea House with mountains in the background

    Hike Lake Agnes Tea House

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
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  • View of the Bow River from the Bow River Loop trail in the fallView of the Bow River from the Bow River Loop trail in the fall

    Hike the Bow River Loop in Lake Louise

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • A person taking a break on the Bow River Trail on the way to Bow FallsA person taking a break on the Bow River Trail on the way to Bow Falls

    Hike the Bow River Trail to Bow Falls

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Two people hiking the Fenland Trail on a summer afternoon near Banff townTwo people hiking the Fenland Trail on a summer afternoon near Banff town

    Hike the Fenland Trail

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • A group of friends walk beside Bow Lake on the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park.A group of friends walk beside Bow Lake on the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park.

    Hike to Bow Glacier Falls

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
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  • Hike to Silverton Falls

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Group of friends hiking the trail around Johnson Lake in the summerGroup of friends hiking the trail around Johnson Lake in the summer

    Johnson Lake Loop

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • Group of hikers on the trail in Larch Valley with the Ten Peaks in the backgroundGroup of hikers on the trail in Larch Valley with the Ten Peaks in the background

    Larch Valley Trail

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
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  • Marsh Loop TrailMarsh Loop Trail

    Marsh Loop Trail

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Group of friends taking in the views at Mistaya Canyon on the Icefields ParkwayGroup of friends taking in the views at Mistaya Canyon on the Icefields Parkway

    Mistaya Canyon

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • Multi-Day Heli-HikingMulti-Day Heli-Hiking

    Multi-Day Heli-Hiking

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  • Plain of Six Glaciers TeahousePlain of Six Glaciers Teahouse

    Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
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  • Rockbound Lake Trail

    Duration
    6+ hrs
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  • Two people running the Spray Loop in Banff National ParkTwo people running the Spray Loop in Banff National Park

    Spray River Loop

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
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