Banff
David Thompson Country
Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Banff is a 4.1 km out and back trail. It runs 2.0 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,559 m and 1,573 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. The map also shows four separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking, trail running and horseback riding.
- Length
- 4.1km
- 2.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 13m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,573m
- Lowest point
- 1,559m
Elevation profile
1,559 m to 1,573 mHighest point 1,573 m, lowest 1,559 m, 13 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 2.0 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.
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Horseback riding
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7301° N, 115.5746° W.
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
- Mare's RidgeEasy · 7.3 km · 163 m gain · 0.1 km away
- Telephone Line TrailEasy · 8.0 km · 171 m gain · 0.8 km away
- Well SiteEasy · 3.6 km · 42 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Well Site TrailModerate · 14.6 km · 461 m gain · 1.2 km away
- Scalp CreekModerate · 24.1 km · 622 m gain · 1.3 km away
- WaterslideEasy · 3.2 km · 65 m gain · 2.0 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30