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Moose Meadows

Near Moose Meadows · Banff National Park

Moderate · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Moose Meadows is a 2.2 km loop trail near Moose Meadows in Banff National Park. The route gains 75 m in total and tops out at 1,572 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.1 km. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m and 0.6 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running, horseback riding and cross country skiing.

Length
2.2km
Elevation gain
75m
Estimated time
45min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
1,572m
Lowest point
1,511m

Elevation profile

1,511 m to 1,572 m
1,5721,511 0 km2.2 km

Highest point 1,572 m, lowest 1,511 m, 75 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% 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, Horseback riding, Cross country skiing, Snowshoeing
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2600° N, 115.8498° 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