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Wonder Pass 500 m N
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Wonder Pass

Near Canmore · Banff National Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Wonder Pass is a 6.4 km out and back trail near Canmore in Banff National Park. It runs 3.2 km each way. The route gains 425 m in total and tops out at 2,374 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard, and Parks Canada rates it difficult. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. It meets Wonder Pass / Marvel Lake Trail at 2.1 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a campground. Also used for horseback riding.

Length
6.4km
3.2 km each way
Elevation gain
425m
Estimated time
3h
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,374m
Lowest point
1,982m

Elevation profile

1,982 m to 2,374 m
2,3741,982 0 km3.2 km

Highest point 2,374 m, lowest 1,982 m, 425 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
3.2 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

  1. 2.9 kmCampground
  2. 3.2 kmWonder PassPass or saddle

Good for

  • Hiking, Horseback riding
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Camping, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8747° N, 115.5837° 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