The Best Trails in Alberta (Canada)

Banff NP, Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots trail

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mcigler

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Distance

7.68mi

Elevation +

1526f

TrailRank

39

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Nice and easy trail around the Johnston Canyon. The trail to the waterfalls of Johnston Canyon has to be the busiest in the Canadian Rockies. Nearly every day throughout the summer, hundreds of hikers follow its canyo...

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Sulpher Mountain

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davemorris20

Distance

13.48mi

Elevation +

3009f

TrailRank

38| 5.0

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The route is more interesting than its profile might suggest! Great for views of all the peaks that surround the tourist town of Banff. Coffee and cake available at the gondola top station.

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CAN 05-Lago Moraine // Moraine Lake

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aladino01

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Distance

1.87mi

Elevation +

843f

TrailRank

38

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<<< English follows >>> Después de unos catorce kilómetros en coche desde el pueblo de Lake Louise se llega al parking de Moraine Lake. Es un lugar abarrotado de gente que se acerca a ver el lago Moraine. Esta ruta es el...

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Half Way Limestone Mountain

Off Road

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Bobbymissing

Distance

6.49mi

Elevation +

1581f

TrailRank

38

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We went to Limestone Mountain May 30th 2020. Trail was not difficult, a mix of gravel and mud. What surprised us was the thick-snow at the upper part of the trail, and forced us to turn back. Hope the snow will melt soon...

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Bertha Lake Trail

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Waterfallin

Distance

3.28mi

Elevation +

1765f

TrailRank

38

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This 5.3km trail rises 500m from the trailhead to a majestic alpine lake passing beautiful waterfalls and panoramic views along the way. First half of the trek is relatively easy with an average grade of 5% however beyon...

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McClean Creek Trail

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Hyundai Overland

Distance

15.18mi

Elevation +

1037f

TrailRank

38

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Gravel mountain road between highway 66 and Millarville. Easy even for beginners. Do NOT go onto the branching jeep trails.

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Alberta - Kootenay National Park - Stanley Glacier Trail

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carosauriol

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Distance

7.24mi

Elevation +

1778f

TrailRank

38

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The Stanley Glacier hike in beautiful Kootenay National Park is a true delight. The trail goes from burnt forest with mesmerizing wildflowers, to alpine meadow, to the amazing Stanley Glacier. This gentle climb has it al...

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Cataract Creek Trail

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Waterfallin

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

108f

TrailRank

38

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Cataract Creek located in the NW corner of the Oldman Watershed flows north between Hell's Ridge and Lookout mountain Range before emptying into Highwood River. A trail starting from Cataract Creek Campground parallels ...

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Lineham Falls

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Waterfallin

Distance

6.01mi

Elevation +

1693f

TrailRank

38

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A hike to Lineham Falls is one of the best day hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park. At 9km out and back the route is well travelled through both forest and open ground with fantastic views of Lineham Mountain and the v...

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King creek ridge, kananaskis country

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melinaromano

Distance

4.15mi

Elevation +

2031f

TrailRank

38

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Very steep uphills and downhills, you climb in only 3km. So you should be in good shape for soing this trail. Terrific views once you get on the ridge. You can see two valleys up there. Spot mountain goats, they tend to ...

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Medicine Lake to Gosling Lake

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shuether

Distance

3.81mi

Elevation +

128f

TrailRank

38| 5.0

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Easy dirt road to the lake. Last 100m need a 4x4 with decent clearance to get right down to the lake. Easy park and walk last 100m if needed.

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Boom Lake (Lago Boom)

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Medley

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Distance

6.58mi

Elevation +

837f

TrailRank

37

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Boom Lake (Lago Boom) [ENG] Linear route round trip that goes closer to the valley where Lake Boom is located. It passes through a well-defined path and with no greater difficulty than a couple of stretches with seen...

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The Rock

Quad

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Nev&Nancy

Distance

19.25mi

Elevation +

2461f

TrailRank

37

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Rock & roll trail.. The way to the infamous ROCK. If it’s wet , the last stretch into rock can also be know as divorce trail! It’s a nasty sucker .. yes indeed de ...

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Fish Creek Provincial Park

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Waterfallin

Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

207f

TrailRank

37

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A wonderful network of intertwining trails over and about Fish Creek serving hikers and bikers alike. Fish Creek runs west-east emptying into the Bow River and is a designated Provincial Park within the city of Calgary.

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Skyline Trail (Jasper National Park)

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Kelso D

Distance

5.33mi

Elevation +

2041f

TrailRank

37| 1.0

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Please before use this trail from 2012, check in the park the actual trail. Don't be a dumb to use only one source from 2012. 04-AUG-12 02:21:35 PM The Skyline Trail is a hiking trail in Jasper National Park, Albert...

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Waiparous Random All Trails

Dual-sport Motorcycle

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Alexandria Appel

Distance

13.72mi

Elevation +

814f

TrailRank

37

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A day of rippin trails from Waiparous staging area #2 (by the bible camp turn off / just past the pretty bridge below) Lots of fun! Paths that lead you down along the river. Paths that lead you over cool bridges & paths...

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Lake Louise and Big Beehive (Canada)

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leondolman

Distance

8.16mi

Elevation +

1955f

TrailRank

37

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Canada - Rocky Mountains - Lake Louise and Big Beehive Nice views on Lake Louise. Walk by Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes The further you get the more you avoid the croud.

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Lost Knife Trail

Off Road

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Timmy_TheTundra

Distance

12.71mi

Elevation +

1227f

TrailRank

37

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This is a relatively easy trail IF you have some type of a lift. I talked to a guy who said he did it in a stock truck, but the whole trail is filled with tons of incredibly deep ruts. The guy said that when it rains, it...

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Rawson Lake

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Dean Johnston

Distance

4.82mi

Elevation +

1348f

TrailRank

37

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About an hour of steady climbing but worth it for this little gem at the end. Incredibly beautiful, and fish jumping all over the place. Was quiet when I arrived at 10 but saw lots of people heading up on my way down. Ma...

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14/07/23 Mount Edith Cavell

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cecece

Distance

5.67mi

Elevation +

1808f

TrailRank

37

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Jasper Park /British Columbia/ Canadian Rockies. Mount Edith Cavell in named in honour of a British Nurse who aided wounded soldiers in World War I. Above you rises the great quartzite north face of Mount Edith Cavell,...

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Cardinal Falls Trail - Alberta

Off Road

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4Runner-TE

Distance

58.32mi

Elevation +

6286f

TrailRank

37| 4.67

Trail is closed for Offroading but is nice to hike as well, with beautiful views of the mountains and alpine areas.

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Grassi figure of 8

Walking

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davemorris20

Distance

3.23mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

36

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A beautiful walk and a great place to go climbing on bolted routes. We saw chipmunks, nesting owl and black bear with cubs. Beautiful area near the lovely town of Canmore which is great value for being just outside the B...

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2020-08-05 Mt. Stelfox Approach

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Out There

Distance

11.33mi

Elevation +

2165f

TrailRank

36

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On a whim, we decided to explore Mt. Stelfox. Following the Whitegoat creek, we made our way up the valley, past the turn off and up the drainage between Stelfox and Bright Star. There wasn't much to see initially along ...

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Burstall pass

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melinaromano

Distance

7.16mi

Elevation +

807f

TrailRank

36

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Wear waterproof shoes, as there is a lot of creeks crossing. The last 3k are uphill, and in spring there is avalanche terrain so maybe you can't reach the pass. This happened to us, the last 48hs were snowing and there w...

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Mount Tecumseh

Alpine Climbing

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markostavric

Distance

9.60mi

Elevation +

3517f

TrailRank

36

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The approach along the road is boring and one quickly wishes it was open to public. The views aren't terribly exciting, but there were some interesting formations, fossils and wild flowers on this scramble. Also saw some...

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