The Best Trails in Alberta (Canada)

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Photo of CAN 07-Lago Louise y llano de los seis glaciares // Lake Louise and the plain of the six glaciers Photo of Lake Louise + lake agnes + little beehive Photo of Trans British Columbia bike route
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  • CAN 07-Lago Louise y llano de los seis glaciares // Lake Louise and the plain of the six glaciers

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    near Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    aladino01
    with aladina01
    Distance
    10.72mi
    Elevation +
    4213f
    TrailRank
    96| Rating 4.8
    Photo ofCAN 07-Lago Louise y llano de los seis glaciares // Lake Louise and the plain of the six glaciers Photo ofCAN 07-Lago Louise y llano de los seis glaciares // Lake Louise and the plain of the six glaciers Photo ofCAN 07-Lago Louise y llano de los seis glaciares // Lake Louise and the plain of the six glaciers

    <<< English follows >>> Esta ruta es muy completa porque nos lleva por tres lagos, dos Tea Houses y el hermoso plano de los seis glaciares. Dejamos el coche en el parking del Hotel Fairmont. La zona del hotel llena de ja...

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    mehdi.tabibvand
    Itinéraire modéré. Mais paysages magnifiques
    chrichri
    Bonita excursión que en su primer tramo hasta el lago Agnes suele estar muy concurrida. De carácter moderado por la dist...
    gmg1956

  • Lake Louise + lake agnes + little beehive

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    near Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Luis Cid
    Distance
    8.13mi
    Elevation +
    1795f
    TrailRank
    72
    Photo ofLake Louise + lake agnes + little beehive Photo ofLake Louise + lake agnes + little beehive Photo ofLake Louise + lake agnes + little beehive

    Cool views everywhere, but plenty of people down in lake louise. Less people going up the trail to lake Agnes. The crossing over to go to the glacier area was too snowy and risk of avalanches. So we took the little beeh...

  • Trans British Columbia bike route

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    near Banff, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    JamesPascall
    Distance
    815.00mi
    Elevation +
    35886f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo ofTrans British Columbia bike route Photo ofTrans British Columbia bike route Photo ofTrans British Columbia bike route

    Multi day touring/ MTB trail across British Columbia starting in Banff (just over border in Alberta) and finishing at Horseshoe Bay outside Vancouver (ferry to Vancouver Island where trail could be continued). Use of hig...

  • Cory pass

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    near Sawback, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Luis Cid
    Distance
    9.00mi
    Elevation +
    3520f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofCory pass Photo ofCory pass Photo ofCory pass

    Cool hike with awesome views of the bow valley. We could get up to the pass and see the other side but it was too snowy for the entire loop. Very steep (really) and cardio demanding. A couple of places with a bit of moun...

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  • Junction Creek Trail

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    near Kew, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    4.14mi
    Elevation +
    755f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofJunction Creek Trail Photo ofJunction Creek Trail Photo ofJunction Creek Trail

    A 14km out and back trek along the west side of Junction Creek. To access the trailhead you must first wade across Sheep River, one of two stream crossings required on route. First half of the trail is like an ATV track ...

  • Crypt Lake Trail

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    near Waterton, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    11.70mi
    Elevation +
    3301f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofCrypt Lake Trail Photo ofCrypt Lake Trail Photo ofCrypt Lake Trail

    Rated by National Geographic as one of the world's 20 most thrilling hikes Crypt Lake Trail includes a ferry ride to the trailhead, goes by four spectacular waterfalls, passes through a 60ft tunnel, steel ladder and cabl...

  • Alberta - Jasper National Park - Skyline - 3 days

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    near Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    carosauriol
    with Christian Emond
    Distance
    34.76mi
    Elevation +
    5699f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofAlberta - Jasper National Park - Skyline - 3 days Photo ofAlberta - Jasper National Park - Skyline - 3 days Photo ofAlberta - Jasper National Park - Skyline - 3 days

    With almost 25 km of this trail hiked above treeline, the Skyline is Jasper’s highest and possibly most scenic trail. The high elevation allows for amazing views that extend over much of the park, encompassing vast meado...

  • Ribbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake

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    near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    2470f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofRibbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake Photo ofRibbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake Photo ofRibbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake

    An 11km one way hike in Spray Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country, Alberta. The trail follows Ribbon Creek passing a bike parking area, Ribbon Falls Campground, Ribbon Falls, a Chain Climbing Wall, and many other ...

  • Giant Steps Falls

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    near Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    12.05mi
    Elevation +
    1909f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofGiant Steps Falls Photo ofGiant Steps Falls Photo ofGiant Steps Falls

    A fantastic 20km out and back trek through dense forest, over footbridges, beside an alpine lake and into an awe inspiring valley leads to this impressive series of waterfalls. Headwaters flowing east off the great divid...

  • Big Beehive Trail

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    near Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    6.44mi
    Elevation +
    2434f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofBig Beehive Trail Photo ofBig Beehive Trail Photo ofBig Beehive Trail

    This 10km out and back trek has it all: Mountain lakes, waterfalls, and amazing views of Lake Louise from atop the Beehive. The trail can be very busy in summer so best plan your hike during fall and arrive early in the ...

  • Cameron Creek

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    near Waterton, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCameron Creek Photo ofCameron Creek Photo ofCameron Creek

    Cameron Creek runs east out of the Rockies through a deep narrow gorge before emptying into Waterton Lakes. Cameron Falls located first from the mouth of the creek is a roadside waterfall and as such is visited by thousa...

  • Piper Pass meadow

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    near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Sunsh1ne
    Distance
    11.24mi
    Elevation +
    2287f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofPiper Pass meadow Photo ofPiper Pass meadow Photo ofPiper Pass meadow

    Beautiful and varied hike up tot Piper Pass meadow. We took a shortcut (turning left off Elbow Pass Trail about a kilometre early) and bushwhacked for about two kilometres. I would recommend staying on the actual trai...

  • Lake Minewaka Camp; Eymer lookout

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    near Anthracite, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Luis Cid
    Distance
    17.49mi
    Elevation +
    2831f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofLake Minewaka Camp; Eymer lookout Photo ofLake Minewaka Camp; Eymer lookout Photo ofLake Minewaka Camp; Eymer lookout

    Nice hike up to camp 8. Almost along the lake. It is worth the effort to go up to the lookout, awesome views of the lake on both sides. Not very technical, but the 4km to the lookout are a bit demanding on cardio effor...

  • Spionkop Valley

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    near Pecten, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    6.04mi
    Elevation +
    545f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofSpionkop Valley Photo ofSpionkop Valley Photo ofSpionkop Valley

    Located in Castle Wildland Alberta this creek winds its way through an iron banded gorge as it spills out from the Eastern Rockies. Walk or ride your bike beyond the locked gate and follow road to dry tributary which act...

  • Bovin Lake Trail

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    near Pecten, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    12.13mi
    Elevation +
    2149f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofBovin Lake Trail Photo ofBovin Lake Trail Photo ofBovin Lake Trail

    Bovin (Blue) Lake Trail is a 20km out and back trek with a relatively steady grade of 7% running parallel to South Drywood Creek for the most part. Just one of many great hikes found in Castle Provincial Park the trail s...

  • Lower Yarrow Creek and tributary

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    near Pecten, Alberta (Canada)
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    Waterfallin
    Distance
    7.23mi
    Elevation +
    1260f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofLower Yarrow Creek and tributary Photo ofLower Yarrow Creek and tributary Photo ofLower Yarrow Creek and tributary

    With so many waterfalls on Yarrow Creek it's difficult to keep track of them all; more than a dozen within reach along the hiking trail are mapped under my "Yarrow Creek Trail" entry from a few weeks ago, while these at ...

  • Centenial Trail: Mount Allan

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    near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
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    Waterfallin
    Distance
    9.42mi
    Elevation +
    4728f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofCentenial Trail: Mount Allan Photo ofCentenial Trail: Mount Allan Photo ofCentenial Trail: Mount Allan

    Centennial Ridge Trail in Kananaskis Valley was constructed in 1967 to commemorate Canada's 100th birthday. Running between Ribbon Creek parking area and Dead Mans Flat the route is 16km one way and recognized as the hig...

  • CAN 04-Prados Sunshine // Sunshine Meadows

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    near Sawback, Alberta (Canada)
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    aladino01
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    Distance
    7.66mi
    Elevation +
    1470f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofCAN 04-Prados Sunshine // Sunshine Meadows Photo ofCAN 04-Prados Sunshine // Sunshine Meadows Photo ofCAN 04-Prados Sunshine // Sunshine Meadows

    <<< English follows >>> Esta es una sencilla ruta que comienza en la estación de esquí de Sunshine Village. No está permitido subir allí en coche. Hay que utilizar el autobús que parte desde el aparcamiento inferior. El ...

  • Johnston Canyon

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    near Massive, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Medley
    with mazorin
    Distance
    4.01mi
    Elevation +
    679f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofJohnston Canyon Photo ofJohnston Canyon Photo ofJohnston Canyon

    Johnston Canyon [ENG] Easy route to discover the Johnston Canyon, a magnificent example of the power of water. A circular circuit is performed with inputs / outputs to several points of interest (viewpoints), such as...

  • Waterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek

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    near Waterton, Alberta (Canada)
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    Waterfallin
    Distance
    3.70mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofWaterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek Photo ofWaterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek Photo ofWaterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek

    Loop trail up Bertha Creek to Lower Bertha Falls then returning on Bertha Trail. The 1.5km hike up Bertha Creek lends itself to ten seldom visited waterfalls before reaching Lower Bertha Falls.

  • Mirror & Agnes Lakes from Lake Louise

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    near Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    halfarre
    Distance
    5.31mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofMirror & Agnes Lakes from Lake Louise Photo ofMirror & Agnes Lakes from Lake Louise Photo ofMirror & Agnes Lakes from Lake Louise

    Simple route, and well indicated, to climb to the Lake Agnes Lake through the Mirror. We leave the hotel complex at Fairmont Lake Louise by taking the path on the right side of the Lake, and just when they are just the ...

  • Ruby Falls trail

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    near Grave Flats, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    domi_FJ
    with Diego355
    Distance
    31.01mi
    Elevation +
    1778f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofRuby Falls trail Photo ofRuby Falls trail Photo ofRuby Falls trail

    Full loop to Ruby Falls, this is a fun and intense trail, lots of river crossing and some muddy areas plus a huge mud pit near the west entrance. Definitely not suitable for stock trucks! Worth the trip!

    I've done this trail a few times on my quad. bought my 1st Jeep and attempted last week (March 11, 2023). failed. too de...
    Ryan Rexin
    This trip to ruby falls was more than I expected. The scenery was amazing, the trail looked a bit challenging in some ar...
    mikeburak
    Gotta be able to find cadomin Alberta, I’m not sure if the driving directions work or not, but the trail is gorgeous!! W...
    Zackery

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