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Trans Canada Trail
The Trans Canada Trail will be a shared-use recreation Trail that will wind its way through every Province and Territory. It will be the longest Trail of its kind in the world, spanning approximately 17, 898 kilometres. Access: Click Here for the Trail locations and details. |
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Carthew Trail
The Carthew Trail begins at Cameron Lake and gives hikers a few choices. Try a moderately difficult day hike to Summit Lake or a longer and tougher full day hike to Carthew Summit, and then back into town passing Carthew and Alderson Lakes along the way. More information is available at the Visitor Centre. Access: At the Cameron Lake trailhead. |
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Coulee Viewpoint Trail
Explore a number of erosional features and enjoy exceptional views of Little Sandhill Coulee on this fair-weather only trail. When the trail is wet, rock surfaces can become dangerously slippery. Access: Coulee Viewpoint Trail is accessed from the Royal Tyrrell Field Station in Dinosaur Provincial Park |
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The Big Beehive
Beginning with the hike to Lake Agnes (and its teahouse), the Big Beehive features a beautiful larch forest and views over Lake Louise, Lake Agnes and Mirror Lake. Access: Park at the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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Consolation Lake
A gentle hike through forest leads to a glacial lake surrounded by large rocks. Access: Park at the main parking lot for Moraine Lake. |
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Saddleback Pass
Saddleback Pass is a steep, but rewarding hike to a high pass that overlooks the peaks around Paradise Valley. It includes avalanche slopes, old-growth forest, talus slope and alpine meadow landscapes. Access: Park in the main Lake Louise parking lot, preferably the upper lot. Trails leaving from these lots draw the hiker to the right, to the lakeshore. Instead head left and uphill to find this trail. Do not take the turnoff for the Fairview Lookout. |
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Sawmill Trail
This snowshoe trail takes visitors on a loop just off Route 742. Dozens of cross-country ski trails are also in the area. Access: Access Sawmill Trail just off the Smith-Dorrien Spray Trail off Route 742. |
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African Lake Trail
This un-groomed trail begins at Cold Lake South and winds through a forested area to Cold Lake North and then on to the road leading to Cold Lake Provincial Park. The trail is ideal for hiking, walking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Visitors may get a chance to see a variety of local wildlife and birds.
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Penstock Loop
This trail gives hikers the opportunity to see the crystal-clear Lower Kananaskis Lake and Loon Lake. The trails winds it's way through forests ending at Kent Creek. Access: Access is gained through Route 742. |
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Village Loops
Situated right in Kananaskis Village are two trail loops totaling 3 km (1.9 mi). The combined pathway has a viewpoint for that picture-perfect photograph. There are a few hills on this hike. Access: Access to both loops in the parking lot of Woody's right in town. |
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Bertha Lake Trail
Beginning at the townsite campground, Bertha Lake Trail follows the lake and then heads uphill to Lower and Upper Bertha Falls. Continuing upward, hikers will eventually end up on a ridge over the valley that contains Bertha Lake. More information can be obtained from the Visitor Centre. Access: Trail starts at the townsite campground. |
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Nordegg-Beaverdam Loop
This hike has something for nearly everyone. For the amateur botanist the orchids of Beaverdam will be reason enough to take this walk. For the history buff, it’s a chance to walk a kilometre or two along the historic rail bed of the Canadian Northern Railway that alone made the coal mines at Nordegg a viable operation. Access: This hike has something for nearly everyone. For the amateur botanist the orchids of Beaverdam will be reason enough to take this walk. |
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Muskeg Creek Trail System
Nature trail crosses through a mixed boreal forest and provides opportunities for cross-country skiing, walking and running. Other activities include nature appreciation and bird-watching. Access: West of Landing Trail Intermediate School (Muskeg Creek Chalet).
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Eagle Mountain
Access: This is a fairly straightforward hike that offers great views for modest elevation gain. |
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Sentinel Pass, via Larch Valley
A continuation of the Larch Valley trail, Sentinel Pass provides rugged mountain views over the Valley of the 10 Peaks and Paradise Valley. The Grand Sentinel is a rock spire visible from the pass. Access: Park at the main Moraine Lake parking lot at the end of Moraine Lake Road, 14 km (20 min drive) from Lake Lake Louise Drive. |
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Crypt Lake Trail
Crypt Lake Trail, in Waterton Lakes National Park, is considered one of Canada's top-rated hiking trails. After a boat shuttle across Waterton Lake, hikers set off onto the trail which includes four waterfalls, a natural tunnel and a short cable-assisted ledge portion as well as an assortment of wildlife. The destination of the hike is Crypt Lake, a crystal-clear turquoise-coloured lake at the base of a horse-shoe shaped granite wall. Access: Access to trail is boat-taxi. |
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Bow Glacier Falls
This open trail follows the shore of Bow Lake, goes over some ancient moraines, traverses the rocky rubble of newer moraines and leaves the hiker facing the towering Bow Falls that pour off of Bow Glacier and the Wapta Icefield. Access: The trailhead is located at the Bow Lake/Num-ti-Jah Lodge parking lot, a 35 minute drive from Lake Louise on the #93 North, the Icefields Parkway. |
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Eiffel Lake
A well switch-backed trail that starts out with a steep hill, then levels off near the rear of the valley. Access: Park in the main parking lot at Moraine Lake. |
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Paradise Valley & the Giant Steps
This trail loops through an entire valley providing great scenery and a variety of landscapes, from an old-growth forest and alpine meadows to rocky talus slope. The Giant Steps waterfall is a nice highlight. Access: The trailhead is located a five minute drive up the Moraine Lake road from Lake Louise Drive. |
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Highway 40 Trails
This straight-line snowshoe trail follows Highway 40. It is 5 km (3.1 mi) in length and is relatively easy to complete. Access: Commences along Highway 40 at Winter Gate. |
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Wishbone Cycling Trail
Wishbone Trail is a former wagon train road that leads cyclists through aspen forest and grassland during the first half and is overgrown toward the end. The wide and flat trail ends at the Wishbone backcountry campsite. Access: 0.5 km (0.3 mi) along the Chief Mountain International Highway |
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Iron Horse Trail
Named after its former incarnation as railroad tracks, the Iron Horse is a multipurpose trail that passes through mixed wood forests, farmlands and winds along rivers and lakes. The trail can be used for hiking, walking, cycling, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and more. Access: Access is from any of the towns along the route. |
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East Bush Falls Loop
Access: Old logging roads crisscross East Bush Mountain in a tangle of trails, tracks and roads. |
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Chester Lake Trail
This trail takes hikers out to Chester Lake and back. The trail is of a more difficult nature and is shared with numerous cross-country ski tracks. Access: Access is gained by driving Route 742. |
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Badlands Trail
Hikers can walk amidst the hoodoos and other Badlands rock formations on this short trail. Access: Badlands Trail begins adjacent to the public loop road in Dinosaur Provincial Park |
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Helen Lake
The trail makes a moderate climb up through loose forest that continues to open up. It levels out in a large open meadow, then there is another short climb to a small lake below a headwall. The trail may be made longer by continuing on to Dolomite Pass (a short, steep climb beyond the lake). Access: The trailhead is located 33 km or 20 miles north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway (Highway #93N). |
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Lower Lake/Marsh Loop Trails
The Lower Lake Trail is linear and spans 3.5 km (2.2 mi). It contains a few inclines and gentle downhill portions. The Marsh loop is significantly shortly and takes hikers back to their starting location at William Watson Lodge. Access: Access to both trails is gained at the William Watson Lodge. |
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Millennium Trail
Linking 4 Wing Cold Lake, Cold Lake South and Cold Lake North, the Millennium Trail is a paved, multi-purpose trail that can be used year-round. The trail is ideal for cycling, jogging, roller blading, hiking, walking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and more. The only motorized vehicles permitted on the trail are wheelchairs. |
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The Two Teahouse Tour
This combination of trails connects the Lake Agnes teahouse and the Plain of Six Glaciers teahouse into a loop. The combination of scenery, food and hiking makes a great mountain day. Access: Park at the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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The Little Beehive
Beginning with the hike to Lake Agnes, the Little Beehive takes the hiker to an expansive view over the Bow Valley. Part of the trail is shared with horses. Access: Park at the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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Snowshoe Cycling Trail
Cyclists have the chance to get a look at some impressive scenery on the Snowshoe Cycling Trail. The abandoned fire road features an uphill grade with some steep sections and follows Bauerman Creek to the Snowshoe Warden Cabin offering views of the surrounding mountains. Access: Trailhead is located at the Red Rock Canyon Parking Lot |
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Bear's Hump Trail
Bear's Hump Trail is one of Waterton's most popular trails. Hikers are rewarded at the top of Bear's Hump with a panoramic view of the park. Access: Trail starts at Waterton Visitor's Centre. |
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Carthew-Alderson Trail
Carthew-Alderson Trail is one of the most popular in Waterton Lakes National Park. The trail winds through the Rockies, showcasing the ecological diversity of the park. Access: This trail can be accessed at Cameron Falls (in Waterton townsite) or from Cameron Lake. |
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A Nature Walk
Access: A stroll past Nordegg’s historic golf course and Long Lake, a favourite nesting and staging area for many species of waterfowl, leads to Shunda Creek and beyond |
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Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse & Viewpoint
An open trail that follows the shore of Lake Louise and continues into the back of the valley. It can end at the teahouse or at the viewpoint a short distance beyond. Access: Park at the main parking lot for Lake Louise (the lake). |
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Lake Agnes Teahouse
The well-graded trail and teahouse on its shore make Lake Agnes a very popular hike. Part of the trail is shared with horses. Access: Park in the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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Waterton Lakeshore Trail
Each Wednesday and Saturday a naturalist takes visitors on the International Peace Park Hike along the Lakeshore Trail. Visitors trek from the townsite to Goat Haunt in Montana. Often hikers will take the boat ride to Goat Haunt and hike back, making the 13 km (8 mi) one-way trip. Additional information is available at the Visitor Centre. |
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Prairie Trail
This short hiking trail journeys through the prairie landscape on the outskirts of Dinosaur Provincial Park. Access: Prairie Trail is accessed from the entrance to Dinosaur Provincial Park |
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Larch Valley
Larch valley provides some great views and alpine meadow terrain at all times of the year. In mid to late September the larch's needles turn brilliant gold, making this hike a special treat. Access: Park in the main parking lot for Moraine Lake, 14 km (20 minutes) from Lake Louise drive. |
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Sheol Valley
Sheol Valley is a lovely small valley with a unique beauty of its own. It is a continuation of the Saddleback Pass trail. Access: Park in the main Lake Louise parking lot, preferably the upper lot. Trails leaving from these lots draw the hiker to the right, to the lakeshore. Instead head left and uphill to find this trail. Do not take the turnoff for the Fairview Lookout. |
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Trail of the Fossil Hunters
Trail of the Fossil Hunters retraces the steps of early palaeontologists during the time of the Great Canadian Dinosaur Rush. Access: The trailhead is located adjacent to Fossil Display #2 in Dinosaur Provincial Park |
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Happy Trails Pathway
The Happy Trails Pathway links the west side of town to the east. 17 km (10.6 mi) of paved pathway winds around the Old Town of High River Farm, through the George Lane Park and around Emerson Lake and Sunshine Lake. The pathway is normally utilised for running, walking and cycling. Access: Access to trail is at the Highwood High School and the subdivision at the Highwood Golf Course |
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