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Hikes to do in Banff & Lake Louise Alberta This Summer
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items Your ultimate list to exploring the most breathtaking trails in Banff and Lake Louise! Whether you’re looking for a casual stroll past crystal-clear lakes or a heart-pounding summit scramble, I’ve rounded up the best trails you need to track down! Pa...
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Easy - Medium Hikes
Medium - Hard Hikes
Recommended Gear For The Mountains
Easy - Medium Hikes
Perfect for casual morning walks, families, or anyone just trying to soak in spectacular mountain views without destroying their legs!
The view is absolutely breathtaking! The catwalks have shimmering turquoise water right beneath your feet!
Johnston Canyon - Upper & Lower Falls
The trail winds up nicely graded switchbacks through a pine forest. It leads to a summit with the view Mount Rundle!
Tunnel Mountain Trail
It starts along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka. The trail takes you through a pine forest until you reach footbridge that spans over a beeautiful limestone gorge!
Stewart Canyon Trail
It's a paved walk from the edge of the Banff townsite that leads straight to a massive waterfall! It also has a stunning view of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel!
Bow Falls Trail
Medium - Hard Hikes
Get ready to sweat and have sore feet! This lineup is for the adventurers looking to push their limits and reach those panoramic summits that are worth every single step!
A challenge that takes you up a series of switchbacks beneath the famous Banff Gondola! Once you reach the summit, you have a 360 view of the mountain ranges!
Sulphur Mountain Trail
The trail starts from the Moraine Lake, then you pass Larch Valley. If you catch the right time in late September, there will be brilliant gold colors!
Sentinel Pass
The climb is incredibly steep but it brings you into an alpine valley surrounded by the massive rock walls of Mount Louis!
Cory Pass Loop Trailhead
The climb takes you through a forest before opening up into the backcountry with the view of Egypt Lake and Mount Assiniboine!
Healy Pass Trail
You go through a deep forest until you pop out at a breathtaking, clear glacial lake cradled inside a giant amphitheater!
Bourgeau Lake Trail
Recommended Gear For The Mountains
The weather in the Canadian Rockies can change in a split second, and cell service is weak or it dissapears. Pack these absolute essentials to stay safe and confident on any Banff trail!
This backpack is the excellent blend of outdoor utility and comfort! The storable waist belt gives you extra stability and it can tuck away cleanly when you are exploring downtown Banff!
ACG DAYMAX Backpack (25L)
This is the perfect outer layer for freezing mountain mornings! It blocks out the wind and light rain without making you feel weighed down on the trail!
Men's Therma-FIT Loose Puffer Jacket
It keeps you perfectly cozy while leaving your arms free for comfortable movement with hiking poles!
Nike Sportswear Women's Therma-FIT Gilet
It has a structured fleece-lined hood for extra warmth and secure pockets!
Older Kids' Therma-FIT Loose-Fit Puffer Jacket
Shoes built for the alpine trails! It gives you elite comfort and maximum traction on slick limestone and loose gravel!
ACG Zegama Hike Men's Hiking Shoes
A knee-saver for steep mountain switchbacks! It has a simple telescopic twist-lock mechanism to adjust the height quickly!
Hiker Hiking Pole 2Pk and Accessories
It's designed for easy, spill-free drinking. The wide-mouth design makes it easy to fill with ice cubes and clean after a long weekend trips!
MTL Water Bottle - 1L | Mountain Warehouse Canada
This is great to have on hand to deter aggressive off-leash pets or coyotes. But be carful because this is NOT bear spray, which has twice the strength and range!
SABRE Dog & Coyote Attack Deterrent