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Devil's Gap

Near Devil's Gap · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Devil's Gap is a 9.4 km out and back trail near Devil's Gap in Banff National Park. It runs 4.7 km each way. The route gains 127 m in total and tops out at 1,523 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Butterhole Route at 1.1 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. At 2.1 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 100 m side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Ghost Lakes and a stream crossing. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length
9.4km
4.7 km each way
Elevation gain
127m
Estimated time
2h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,523m
Lowest point
1,487m

Elevation profile

1,487 m to 1,523 m
1,5231,487 0 km4.7 km

Highest point 1,523 m, lowest 1,487 m, 127 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

30% LTE · 70% 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

  1. 1.1 kmStream crossing
  2. 1.1 kmStream crossing
  3. 1.1 kmStream crossing
  4. 2.1 kmGhost LakesLake

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2824° N, 115.1712° 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
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30