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Spray River East

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 66 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Spray River East is a 11.0 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 5.5 km each way. The route gains 261 m in total and tops out at 1,438 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Mt Rundle Route at 0.8 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass a backcountry campground. Much of the route follows Spray River. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length
11.0km
5.5 km each way
Elevation gain
261m
Estimated time
3h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,438m
Lowest point
1,366m

Elevation profile

1,366 m to 1,438 m
1,4381,366 0 km5.5 km

Highest point 1,438 m, lowest 1,366 m, 261 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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 kmSpray River East TrailheadTrailhead
  2. 5.0 kmMount Rundle Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1650° N, 115.5531° 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