Quill Peak Route

About this trail

Quill Peak Route is a 21.5 km out and back trail in Banff National Park. It runs 10.7 km each way. The route gains 2,133 m in total and tops out at 3,101 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 14 hours of moving time. It meets Conical Peak Descent Route at 5.3 km and Conical Peak Route at 7.3 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Quill Peak. Much of the route follows Silverhorn Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 3,101 m, lowest 1,749 m, 2,133 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 70% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 10.7 kmQuill PeakSummit · 3,109 m

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views, River or creek, Glacier, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.8001° N, 116.5728° W.

Driving directions

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:

• Banff trail conditions
• Banff closures and bulletins
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Mount Noyes RouteHard · 8.2 km · 1,285 m gain · 0.4 km away
• Mount Weed RouteHard · 6.9 km · 1,314 m gain · 3.1 km away
• Mount Patterson RouteHard · 18.7 km · 1,560 m gain · 4.8 km away
• Conical Peak Descent RouteHard · 2.8 km · 455 m gain · 4.9 km away
• Cirque LakeModerate · 5.7 km · 201 m gain · 5.4 km away
• Chephren LakeModerate · 8.2 km · 225 m gain · 5.5 km away