53 routes · Hiking
Alberta
Explore Alberta with curated guides of the best hiking trails, mountain bike trails, trail running routes, and more. With over 131 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Alberta.
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Get a top trail recommendation in Alberta from one of our 17 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 131 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Destinations in Alberta
37 routes · Hiking · Alpine Climbing
Banff National Park
27 routes · Hiking
Glacier National Park (USA)
25 routes · Trail Running · Mountain Biking
Canmore
17 routes · Hiking
Yoho National Park
3 routes
Sunshine Village
1 routes
Lake Louise
Routes in Alberta
CDT: Border Monument Terminus to Waterton Park
A classic finish to the CDT that ends at Waterton Park in Canada.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
- 245 m
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Border Monument Terminus
The classic finish to the CDT at the Border Monument on Waterton Lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Chief Mountain Terminus
An alternate way to complete the CDT when snow or logistics into Canada are problematic.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Mount Temple: Southwest Ridge
The easiest route on Mount Temple, an 11,000er in Banff National Park.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Pyramid Mountain Scramble
Route to the summit of Pyramid Mountain via the north ridge.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 748 m
- Descent
- 748 m
Cirque Peak
The popular hike to Helen Lake can be extended with this straightforward scramble to the peak overhead.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mount Rundle Normal Route
Beginner-friendly scramble to a summit just outside the town of Banff.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Cascade Mountain Normal Route
Hike and scramble to the top of an impressive peak just outside the town of Banff.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Guidebooks in Alberta
25 routes · Mountain Biking
25 of North America's Best Slickrock Slab MTB Rides
1 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sunshine and Snow : Freeride at Banff's Biggest Resort
6 routes · Mountain Biking
Skip Banff: 6 of the Best MTB Trails in Canmore
7 routes · Hiking
Hike the 8 Best Trails in Alberta’s Beautiful Lake Louise
6 routes · Hiking
7 Best Hikes for Families near Lake Louise, Alberta
3 routes · Ski Touring
Big Alberta Adventures : Ski Tours from Bow Lake
9 routes · Hiking
Hikes for the Whole Family in Jasper National Park
6 routes · Hiking