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Bryant Creek

Near Kananaskis Village · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Bryant Creek is a 25.1 km out and back trail near Kananaskis Village in Banff National Park. It runs 12.6 km each way. The route gains 471 m in total and tops out at 1,878 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 7 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Assiniboine Pass Trail at 2.2 km, Marvel Pass Trail at 7.0 km and Wonder Pass Trail at 8.1 km, and passes six other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Spray Lakes Reservoir, a campground and a backcountry campground. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
25.1km
12.6 km each way
Elevation gain
471m
Estimated time
7h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,878m
Lowest point
1,706m

Elevation profile

1,706 m to 1,878 m
1,8781,707 0 km12.6 km

Highest point 1,878 m, lowest 1,706 m, 471 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
12.6 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. 1.3 kmSpray Lakes ReservoirLake
  2. 4.7 kmBig Springs Br9Campground · 1,750 m
  3. 4.7 kmBig Springs Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  4. 9.0 kmMcBride's Camp Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  5. 12.2 kmAllenby Junction Br17Campground · 1,900 m

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake, River or creek, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8542° N, 115.4308° 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