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Redearth Creek

Near Massive · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 65 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Redearth Creek is a 27.7 km out and back trail near Massive in Banff National Park. It runs 13.9 km each way. The route gains 700 m in total and tops out at 1,877 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 8 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Pilot Mountain Route at 4.7 km, Mount Brett Route at 5.2 km and Gibbon Pass Trail at 13.0 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Shadow Lake, a backcountry campground, a campground and Shadow Lake Lodge. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
27.7km
13.9 km each way
Elevation gain
700m
Estimated time
8h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,877m
Lowest point
1,421m

Elevation profile

1,421 m to 1,877 m
1,8771,421 0 km13.9 km

Highest point 1,877 m, lowest 1,421 m, 700 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

45% LTE · 55% 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 kmRedearth Creek TrailheadTrailhead
  2. 6.9 kmLost Horse Creek Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  3. 7.0 kmLost Horse CreekCampground
  4. 12.8 kmShadow Lake Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  5. 13.0 kmShadow Lake LodgeHut
  6. 13.8 kmShadow LakeLake

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Backpacking, Cross country skiing
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake, River or creek, Camping, Hut or tea house

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2201° N, 115.8039° 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