Three Sisters Pathway

About this trail

Three Sisters Pathway is a 8.6 km out and back trail near Canmore. It runs 4.3 km each way. The route gains 108 m in total and tops out at 1,366 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Three Sisters Boulevard at 2.7 km and Colliers Ridge at 2.8 km, and passes 15 other mapped junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 1.2 km and 1.8 km. The map also shows two separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Three Sisters Creek Falls. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 1,366 m, lowest 1,318 m, 108 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.6 kmShelter
2. 2.5 kmShelter
3. 3.8 kmThree Sisters Creek FallsWaterfall

Good for

• Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Stroller friendly, Paved
• Waterfall

Rankings

• 6in Best waterfall hikes in Canmore
• 12in Best moderate hikes in Canmore

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0507° N, 115.3100° 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:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Highline TrailHard · 14.0 km · 570 m gain · 1.2 km away
• Little Sister RouteExpert · 4.9 km · 738 m gain · 1.6 km away
• Middle Sister TrailHard · 13.4 km · 1,369 m gain · 1.7 km away
• CloudlineHard · 8.5 km · 358 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Three Sisters CreekEasy · 1.8 km · 93 m gain · 1.9 km away
• Three Sisters Pass TrailHard · 13.8 km · 1,474 m gain · 2.4 km away