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Olympic

Near Canmore · Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

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

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About this trail

Olympic is a 2.3 km out and back trail near Canmore in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 70 m in total and tops out at 1,496 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Centennial at 0.1 km and Chipmunk at 0.8 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. 10 side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.1 km, 0.2 km, 0.5 km and further on. The map also shows 22 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. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
2.3km
1.2 km each way
Elevation gain
70m
Estimated time
45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,496m
Lowest point
1,426m

Elevation profile

1,426 m to 1,496 m
1,4961,426 0 km1.2 km

Highest point 1,496 m, lowest 1,426 m, 70 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% 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, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Stroller friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0909° N, 115.3869° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices 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 41 trails in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30