Trans Canada Trail

Near Canmore · Canmore

Moderate · Point to point · Official trail

Trail score 70 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Trans Canada Trail is a 6.8 km point to point trail near Canmore. The route gains 88 m in total and tops out at 1,359 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It meets Bow River Pedestrian Bridge at 80 m, Three Sisters Pathway at 0.3 km and Van Horne at 2.0 km, and passes many other mapped junctions. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Canmore Sulphur Pond, a stream crossing and Three Sisters Creek Falls. Much of the route follows Bow River. Also used for trail running.

Length: 6.8km
Elevation gain: 88m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Point to point
Highest point: 1,359m
Lowest point: 1,306m

Elevation profile

1,306 m to 1,359 m

Highest point 1,359 m, lowest 1,306 m, 88 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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

0.1 kmShelter
0.4 kmStream crossing
2.4 kmCanmore Sulphur PondLake
4.2 kmStream crossing
4.8 kmThree Sisters Creek FallsWaterfall
6.2 kmShelter
6.8 kmShelter

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake, Waterfall, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0862° N, 115.3646° 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:

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