Healy Pass

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 74 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Healy Pass is a 23.6 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 11.8 km each way. The route gains 1,086 m in total and tops out at 2,362 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 8 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Monarch Ramparts Route at 7.6 km, Healy Ridge Route at 7.7 km and Healy Pass Peak Route at 8.3 km, and passes seven other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Creekside Lodge and a backcountry campground. Much of the route follows Healy Creek. Also used for trail running, horseback riding and backpacking.

Length: 23.6km; 11.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,086m
Estimated time: 8h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,362m
Lowest point: 1,665m

Elevation profile

1,665 m to 2,362 m

Highest point 2,362 m, lowest 1,665 m, 1,086 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% 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

0.0 kmCreekside LodgeHut
0.0 kmHealy Pass TrailheadTrailhead
0.8 kmEmergency phone
5.2 kmHealy Creek Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
8.9 kmHealy Pass (Trail Junction)Pass or saddle · 2,370 m

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Horseback riding, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, River or creek, Camping, Hut or tea house, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1151° N, 115.7651° 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