Arnica Lake and ridge above 12km, 850m
Go down from Vista Lake Parking to Vista Lake (and up at the end of the day!). Follow fairly steep trail up to Arnica Lake (5km). Continue along trail beyond the lake for .5km up to the highest rise on the trail (continuing about 2km will go down to Twin Lakes), then turn right and go on faint trails about … Read More
Arnica Lake and Twin Lakes 16km, 950m
Go down from Vista Lake Parking to Vista Lake (and up at the end of the day!). Follow fairly steep trail up to Arnica Lake (5km). Continue along trail beyond the lake for .5km up to the highest rise on the trail, then down about 1.5km to Twin Lakes.
Baldy Pass 10km 570m
Can be icy in winter
Baldy Pass to Barrier Lake 14km 700m
Daffern Vol. 1 #9, #2, #4A, #4 Baldy Pass parking lot to Baldy Pass, back to Barrier Lake by Baldy Pass north trail and Barrier Lake Forestry Trails
Baldy Pass to S Baldy 12km 875m (scramble)
Daffern Vol. 1 #9 & #11 Baldy Pass parking lot to Baldy Pass, south along the ridge for a few bumps. Short scramble section. Great views
Banff – Bus Depot, Cave and Basin (Lunch-Bring P Pass), Bow Falls, Depot 10 km, 70 m
A pleasant hike to the Cave and Basin Visitor Centre where one can eat their lunch and take in the exhibits. Note that you need your park pass to get in but you can share your pass with several other people.
Banff – Sulphur Mountain Traverse to Cave and Basin: 14 km, 800 m.
Switchbacks on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain provide a steady uphill hike to a summit renowned for its expansive mountain views (5.5km). At the top, enjoy the 0.5 km boardwalk along the ridge ending at Sanson Peak where the Cosmic Ray Station is located. We will take an old fire road known as the Sulphur Mountain Westside Trail (5.4 km) … Read More
Banff – Sulphur Mountain Trail-up and back : 13 km, 750 m.
Note that the distance given is for a round trip under the Gondola.
Banff – Sulphur Mountain Traverse from Cave and Basin: 14km, 950m
Reverse of this description: Switchbacks on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain provide a steady uphill hike to a summit renowned for its expansive mountain views (5.5km). At the top, enjoy the 0.5 km boardwalk along the ridge ending at Sanson Peak where the Cosmic Ray Station is located. We will take an old fire road known as the Sulphur Mountain … Read More