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Brewster Creek

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Brewster Creek is a 54.1 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 27.1 km each way. The route gains 1,554 m in total and tops out at 2,424 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 17 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.6 km. Between 10.1 km and 10.2 km a 0.1 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 a backcountry campground and Halfway Lodge. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
54.1km
27.1 km each way
Elevation gain
1,554m
Estimated time
17h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,424m
Lowest point
1,407m

Elevation profile

1,407 m to 2,424 m
2,4231,407 0 km27.1 km

Highest point 2,424 m, lowest 1,407 m, 1,554 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 29% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 59% of route

19% LTE · 40% 5G

Longest modelled gap
11.1 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. 10.0 kmBrewster Creek Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  2. 23.0 kmHalfway LodgeHut
  3. 26.6 kmAllenby PassPass or saddle

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Backpacking, Cross country skiing
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, River or creek, Camping, Hut or tea house, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1576° N, 115.6606° 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