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Steak Fry Loop

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 42 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

500 m Open the map

About this trail

Steak Fry Loop is a 4.7 km loop trail near Banff in Banff National Park. The route gains 107 m in total and tops out at 1,485 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Healy Creek Trail at 3.5 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking, trail running and horseback riding.

Length
4.7km
Elevation gain
107m
Estimated time
1h30min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
1,485m
Lowest point
1,400m

Elevation profile

1,400 m to 1,485 m
1,4851,400 0 km4.7 km

Highest point 1,485 m, lowest 1,400 m, 107 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% 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.

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1625° N, 115.6222° 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

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