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Mosquito Creek Campsite 1 km N
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Mosquito Creek

Banff National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 57 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Mosquito Creek Campsite 2 km Open the map

About this trail

Mosquito Creek is a 13.9 km out and back trail in Banff National Park. It runs 6.9 km each way. The route gains 327 m in total and tops out at 2,111 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard, and Parks Canada rates it difficult. Allow about 4 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Mosquito Mountain Route at 3.0 km, Ramp Peak Route at 4.8 km and Mosquito Creek to Devon Lake Route at 6.4 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a campground. Much of the route follows Mosquito Creek. Also used for horseback riding, backpacking and cross country skiing.

Length
13.9km
6.9 km each way
Elevation gain
327m
Estimated time
4h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,111m
Lowest point
1,834m

Elevation profile

1,834 m to 2,111 m
2,1111,834 0 km6.9 km

Highest point 2,111 m, lowest 1,834 m, 327 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 80% of route

80% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
1.4 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. 4.8 kmMosquito Creek CampsiteCampground

Good for

  • Hiking, Horseback riding, Backpacking, Cross country skiing
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • River or creek, Camping, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.6300° N, 116.3285° 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