Silverton Falls
Banff National Park
45 Minutes each way, with a short but sustained incline to reach the view point.
Snow Shoeing Moderate
- Distance
- 900 m
- Ascent
- 91 m
- Descent
- 4 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
This is a popular snow shoeing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 900 m, 91 vertical metres of ascent and 4 vertical metres of descent.
Description
45 Minutes each way, with a short but sustained incline through forest and adjacent to the creek to reach the view point.
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.