Pinto Lake Trail

Banff National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Pinto Lake Trail is a 2.3 km out and back trail in Banff National Park. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 77 m in total and tops out at 2,191 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Sunset Pass Trail at 1.0 km. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.3km; 1.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 77m
Estimated time: 45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,191m
Lowest point: 2,132m

Elevation profile

2,132 m to 2,191 m

Highest point 2,191 m, lowest 2,132 m, 77 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.2 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

0.0 kmSunset PassPass or saddle

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.1161° N, 116.8810° 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

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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30