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Lower Bankhead Viewpoint 100 m N
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Lower Bankhead Interpretive

Near Anthracite · Banff National Park

Easy · Loop · Official trail

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

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About this trail

Lower Bankhead Interpretive is a 0.9 km loop trail near Anthracite in Banff National Park. It is close to flat, staying between 1,418 m and 1,432 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Bankside at 0.4 km. At the start a 0.1 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Lower Bankhead Viewpoint and Site of Bankhead Town. Also used for walking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
0.9km
Elevation gain
12m
Estimated time
15min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
1,432m
Lowest point
1,418m

Elevation profile

1,418 m to 1,432 m
1,4321,418 0 km0.9 km

Highest point 1,432 m, lowest 1,418 m, 12 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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 kmLower Bankhead ViewpointViewpoint
  2. 0.1 kmSite of Bankhead TownHistoric site

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Cross country skiing
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Views, Historic site

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2319° N, 115.5232° 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