Cory Pass

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Hard · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 65 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Cory Pass is a 10.5 km loop trail near Banff in Banff National Park. The route gains 983 m in total and tops out at 2,343 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard, and Parks Canada rates it difficult. Allow about 6 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes six mapped trail junctions. At the start a 1.1 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches.

Length: 10.5km
Elevation gain: 983m
Estimated time: 6h30min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 2,343m
Lowest point: 1,470m

Elevation profile

1,470 m to 2,343 m

Highest point 2,343 m, lowest 1,470 m, 983 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 53% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 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.

Along the way

4.4 kmCory PassPass or saddle

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1780° N, 115.6426° 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

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