r/lists • Posted by Sarah Reynolds🏕️ Outdoors
Most Scenic Hiking Trails near Banff
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Johnston Canyon Trail
alltrails.comJohnston Canyon Day Use Area, Bow Valley Pkwy, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, CanadaThis iconic trail takes you along suspended catwalks through a stunning canyon, leading to picturesque lower and upper waterfalls. It's truly magical in any season! - 2
Sulphur Mountain Trail
alltrails.comBanff Gondola Parking Lot, 101 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, CanadaHike to the summit for panoramic views of Banff townsite, the Bow Valley, and surrounding peaks. You can always take the gondola down if your legs are tired! - 3
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail
alltrails.comLower Tunnel Mountain Trailhead, St Julien Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, CanadaAffectionately known as 'Sleeping Buffalo' by the Stoney Nakoda, this is a shorter, rewarding hike right near town, perfect for sunrise or sunset views. - 4
Grassi Lakes Trail
Grassi Lakes Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 0M1, CanadaJust outside Canmore, this trail leads to two vibrant turquoise lakes and offers options for an easier path or a more challenging route past a waterfall. A true gem! - 5
Plain of Six Glaciers Trail
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trailhead, 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, CanadaStarting from the stunning Lake Louise, this hike offers continuous glacier views and even a historic tea house where you can grab a well-deserved treat! - 6
Lake Agnes Tea House Trail
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trailhead, 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, CanadaAnother classic starting from Lake Louise, this trail climbs to a charming tea house beside a beautiful alpine lake, with rewarding views along the way. - 7
Sunshine Meadows
#1 Sunshine Access Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1J5, CanadaOften called one of the most scenic places in the Canadian Rockies, you'll take a gondola up and then explore a network of trails through alpine meadows and past sparkling lakes. - 8
Consolation Lakes Trail
Moraine Lake Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, CanadaStarting near iconic Moraine Lake, this moderate hike takes you through a boulder field to serene alpine lakes nestled beneath towering peaks. Remember that access to Moraine Lake Road is restricted to personal vehicles, so plan to take a shuttle! - 9
Fenland Trail
Fenland Loop, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, CanadaAn easy and peaceful loop trail through a dense forest and wetlands near the Bow River. It's a great spot for wildlife viewing and a relaxing stroll. - 10
Cascade Ponds Trails
Cascade Ponds Parking Lot, Lake Minnewanka Scenic Dr, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, CanadaPerfect for families, these easy trails wind around picturesque ponds with stunning reflections of Cascade Mountain. It's a fantastic spot for a picnic! - 11
Stanley Glacier Trail
Stanley Glacier Trailhead Parking Lot, Kootenay Hwy, Kootenay National Park, BC V0A 1M0, CanadaLocated in Kootenay National Park (a short drive from Banff), this hike leads through a regenerating burn area to a stunning glacier and a fossil beds viewing area. So unique! - 12
Boom Lake Trail
Boom Lake Trailhead, Trans-Canada Hwy, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, CanadaThis trail offers a gradual ascent through a beautiful forest, opening up to a magnificent turquoise lake surrounded by impressive cliffs. It's often less crowded than other popular spots! - 13
Mistaya Canyon
Mistaya Canyon Parking Lot, Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L 1E0, CanadaA short and easy walk leads you to a spectacular canyon where the Mistaya River has carved fascinating shapes into the limestone. The power of nature is on full display here!
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