75 m away
The Sunshine Meadow Loop
A figure-8 loop across the border into British Columbia that passes the Continental Divide and three pristine alpine lakes in Banff National Park.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 431 m
- Descent
- 431 m
Sunshine to Mt Shark
Banff National Park
Sunshine Village
Through Hike Assiniboine
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 56 km, 1692 vertical metres of ascent and 2132 vertical metres of descent.
Description
North to South hike for Mt Assiniboine Park
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
Similar routes nearby
4.3 km away
Healy Pass and Egypt Lake
A popular hike with wildflowers and mountain views, plus a less-crowded extension to a remote alpine lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
4.4 km away
Sunshine Village to Porcupine Campground
A stunning day above the treeline with beautiful meadows and alpine lakes.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 985 m
- Descent
- 858 m
4.4 km away
Pharaoh Peak & Egypt Lake Valley | C'est Notre Monde
3 days in the heart of Banff National Park
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
8.8 km away
Pharoah Peak
A steep, direct climb to one of the most amazing summits in Banff National Park.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 767 m
- Descent
- 768 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Hiking
6 Long Day Hikes to Ditch the Crowds in Banff NP
6 routes · Hiking
Mount Assiniboine : One of Canada's Best Known Peaks
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