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Forty Mile Creek

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 50 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Forty Mile Creek is a 29.2 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 14.6 km each way. The route gains 758 m in total and tops out at 1,874 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 9 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes six mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a gondola station, a campground and a backcountry campground. Much of the route follows Forty Mile Creek. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
29.2km
14.6 km each way
Elevation gain
758m
Estimated time
9h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,874m
Lowest point
1,624m

Elevation profile

1,624 m to 1,874 m
1,8731,628 0 km14.6 km

Highest point 1,874 m, lowest 1,624 m, 758 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

28% LTE · 72% 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. 0.0 kmGondola or lift station
  2. 6.8 kmMount Cockscomb Camp Fm10Campground
  3. 6.9 kmCockscomb Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2089° N, 115.6027° 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