Whiskey Creek Trails

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 57 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Whiskey Creek Trails is a 1.4 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 0.7 km each way. The route gains 47 m in total and tops out at 1,408 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 30 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.6 km. Four side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.4 km, 0.5 km and 0.6 km. The map also shows three 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 Cougar Street Bed and Breakfast. Also used for walking and mountain biking.

Length: 1.4km; 0.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 47m
Estimated time: 30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,408m
Lowest point: 1,387m

Elevation profile

1,387 m to 1,408 m

Highest point 1,408 m, lowest 1,387 m, 47 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% 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 kmCougar Street Bed and BreakfastLodge or hostel

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek, Hut or tea house

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1842° N, 115.5669° 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