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Mosquito Creek Campsite 1 km N
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Mosquito Mountain Route

Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 45 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Mosquito Creek Campsite 2 km Open the map

About this trail

Mosquito Mountain Route is a 9.6 km out and back trail in Banff National Park. It runs 4.8 km each way. The route gains 198 m in total and tops out at 1,990 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. It meets OXO Peak Route at 3.0 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass a campground. Much of the route follows Mosquito Creek. Also used for trail running and backpacking.

Length
9.6km
4.8 km each way
Elevation gain
198m
Estimated time
3h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,990m
Lowest point
1,833m

Elevation profile

1,833 m to 1,990 m
1,9901,833 0 km4.8 km

Highest point 1,990 m, lowest 1,833 m, 198 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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. 4.8 kmMosquito Creek CampsiteCampground

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • River or creek, Camping

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.6299° N, 116.3287° 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
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30