A wonderful hike through the valley to Skoki Lodge, followed by an incredibly scenic side trip to Lake Merlin will make for a very scenic and peaceful day in the mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 429 m
- Descent
- 605 m
If you want some of the best scenery in Banff National Park without the crowds, then this is the hike for you!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 700 m
- Descent
- 159 m
Popular hike to a photogenic lake, plus an extension to get higher and farther into the backcountry.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 808 m
- Descent
- 808 m
The first (and also the final) leg of the Brazeau Loop trek, climbing over a high pass and tracing a river from its headwaters.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Descent
- 402 m
A dramatic alpine valley tucked high in the mountains near Banff.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 782 m
- Descent
- 782 m
A long walk near the lakeside, then a steep climb to an elevated panorama.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 995 m
- Descent
- 995 m
A steep, rocky, and shaded hike with seriously beautiful scenery.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
An easy stroll along the shores of Lake Louise
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 166 m
- Descent
- 167 m
A steep scramble to the top of a rock tower, overlooking Lake Agnes and Lake Louise in a picture-perfect panorama.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 766 m
- Descent
- 766 m
A longer day hike that leaves the crowds behind, passing a small lake and reaching a unique waterfall in the Banff backcountry.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Descent
- 730 m
The best hike in Banff for golden larches and snowy peaks in autumn.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 554 m
- Descent
- 554 m
Stroll along the tranquil shore of Moraine Lake
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 47 m
- Descent
- 47 m
Casual stroll through dense forest, to an elevated viewpoint of Lake Louise and the chateau.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 132 m
- Descent
- 132 m
Steep hike past Lake Agnes to a dramatic clifftop viewpoint.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 501 m
- Descent
- 501 m
One of the best views in Banff National Park, reached by a strenuous hike from the lakeshore.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 980 m
- Descent
- 980 m
Steep and committing hike to an alpine summit above Lake Louise.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 881 m
- Descent
- 881 m