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Middle Springs

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Middle Springs is a 2.4 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 108 m in total and tops out at 1,479 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. At 0.4 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
2.4km
1.2 km each way
Elevation gain
108m
Estimated time
55min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,479m
Lowest point
1,419m

Elevation profile

1,419 m to 1,479 m
1,4791,419 0 km1.2 km

Highest point 1,479 m, lowest 1,419 m, 108 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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.

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1704° N, 115.5823° 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

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30