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Head to Toe

Near Anthracite · Banff National Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 58 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

500 m Open the map

About this trail

Head to Toe is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Anthracite in Banff National Park. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 65 m in total and tops out at 1,461 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Head Warmer at 0.3 km, Hand Warmer at 1.0 km and Toe Warmer at 1.2 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
3.6km
1.8 km each way
Elevation gain
65m
Estimated time
1h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,461m
Lowest point
1,421m

Elevation profile

1,421 m to 1,461 m
1,4611,421 0 km1.8 km

Highest point 1,461 m, lowest 1,421 m, 65 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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

  1. 0.0 kmViewpointsAt 0.0 and 1.3 km

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Views

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1879° N, 115.5174° 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