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Mystic PassLarry's CampMystic Valley Camp Ml22 2 km N
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Mystic Pass

Near The Ink Pots · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 50 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Mystic PassLarry's Camp 2 km Open the map

About this trail

Mystic Pass is a 24.6 km out and back trail near The Ink Pots in Banff National Park. It runs 12.3 km each way. The route gains 1,096 m in total and tops out at 2,275 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 9 hours of moving time. It meets Mystic Lake Trail at 9.2 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a campground and a backcountry campground. Also used for trail running, horseback riding and backpacking.

Length
24.6km
12.3 km each way
Elevation gain
1,096m
Estimated time
9h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,275m
Lowest point
1,706m

Elevation profile

1,706 m to 2,275 m
2,2751,706 0 km12.3 km

Highest point 2,275 m, lowest 1,706 m, 1,096 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 37% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

32% LTE · 68% 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. 0.0 kmLarry's CampCampground
  2. 0.0 kmLarry's Camp Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  3. 5.8 kmMystic PassPass or saddle
  4. 9.9 kmMystic Valley Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  5. 10.0 kmMystic Valley Camp Ml22Campground

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Horseback riding, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Camping, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2949° N, 115.8237° 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
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30