Trans Canada Trail

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 54 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Trans Canada Trail is a 2.2 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 1.1 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,385 m and 1,395 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Cave and B & B On Caribou. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.2km; 1.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 20m
Estimated time: 35min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,395m
Lowest point: 1,385m

Elevation profile

1,385 m to 1,395 m

Highest point 1,395 m, lowest 1,385 m, 20 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 5% 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

0.0 kmCaveCave
0.8 kmB & B On CaribouLodge or hostel
0.9 km3 Peaks BanffLodge or hostel
0.9 kmMountain Home B & BLodge or hostel

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Cave, Hut or tea house

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1832° N, 115.5624° 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