Middle Springs II

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 60 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Middle Springs II is a 1.7 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 0.8 km each way. The route gains 76 m in total and tops out at 1,466 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 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 50 m side branch with the same name. The map also shows seven separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for walking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length: 1.7km; 0.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 76m
Estimated time: 40min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,466m
Lowest point: 1,390m

Elevation profile

1,390 m to 1,466 m

Highest point 1,466 m, lowest 1,390 m, 76 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 kmStream crossing
0.6 kmShelter

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1713° N, 115.5810° 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