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Phantom Bluffs Walking Route

Near Devil's Gap · Banff National Park of Canada

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 21 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Phantom Bluffs Walking Route is a 4.8 km out and back trail near Devil's Gap in Banff National Park of Canada. It runs 2.4 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,507 m and 1,546 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Morning Glory Towers Route at 0.8 km. Along the way you pass a stream crossing and a campground. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
4.8km
2.4 km each way
Elevation gain
39m
Estimated time
1h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,546m
Lowest point
1,507m

Elevation profile

1,507 m to 1,546 m
1,5461,507 0 km2.4 km

Highest point 1,546 m, lowest 1,507 m, 39 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 6% 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.

Along the way

  1. 0.0 kmStream crossing
  2. 0.2 kmStream crossing
  3. 0.5 kmStream crossing
  4. 0.5 kmStream crossing
  5. 0.9 kmStream crossing
  6. 1.5 kmStream crossing
  7. 2.1 kmStream crossing
  8. 2.2 kmStream crossing
  9. 2.3 kmStream crossing
  10. 2.3 kmPack Out Your GarbageCampground

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2838° N, 115.1729° W.

Driving directions

Banff National Park of Canada admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery 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 7 trails in Banff National Park of Canada

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