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CR31 Flints Park Campground 2 km N
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Badger Pass

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 53 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

CR31 Flints Park Campground 2 km Open the map

About this trail

Badger Pass is a 36.3 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 18.1 km each way. The route gains 1,415 m in total and tops out at 2,570 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard, and Parks Canada rates it difficult. Allow about 12 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Cascade River Trail at 9.3 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a campground, a backcountry campground and a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Cascade River. Also used for horseback riding and backpacking.

Length
36.3km
18.1 km each way
Elevation gain
1,415m
Estimated time
12h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,570m
Lowest point
1,837m

Elevation profile

1,837 m to 2,570 m
2,5701,837 0 km18.2 km

Highest point 2,570 m, lowest 1,837 m, 1,415 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 37% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 20% of route

20% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
14.6 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

  1. 0.0 kmCR31 Flints Park CampgroundCampground
  2. 5.7 kmBlock Lakes Junction Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  3. 11.0 kmStream crossing
  4. 11.7 kmStream crossing

Good for

  • Hiking, Horseback riding, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, River or creek, Camping, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.4077° N, 115.7653° W.

Driving directions

Banff National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy day or annual pass

Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 588 trails in Banff National Park

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30