Astral Peak Route

Near Banff · Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 43 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Astral Peak Route is a 15.9 km out and back trail near Banff in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 7.9 km each way. The route gains 1,192 m in total and tops out at 2,903 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Castle Rock Route at 4.4 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Between 5.3 km and 7.8 km a 2.6 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Astral Peak. Much of the route follows Claw Creek.

Length: 15.9km; 7.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,192m
Estimated time: 8h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,903m
Lowest point: 1,708m

Elevation profile

1,708 m to 2,903 m

Highest point 2,903 m, lowest 1,708 m, 1,192 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 53% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 91% of route

8% LTE · 83% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.8 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

7.9 kmAstral PeakSummit · 2,960 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views, River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.3220° N, 115.2839° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 103 trails in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30