Trail Locations

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

Drop off: Fenland Rec Centre Pickup: Bus station

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.

From the Bus Depot, along the river path, across the road bridge, along the river path and then we did the entire Marsh Loop (2.8 km), back to the Cave and Basin where we had lunch, then we did Marsh Boardwalk, the river path to the foot bridge and across then along the river path back to the Bus Depot. … Read More

Drop off and pick up at Fenland Rec Centre

Drop off and pick up: Fenland Rec Centre

Drop off and pick up: Gondola parking lot

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

Drop off and pick up: Cave and Basin parking lot Sundance Canyon to Viewpoint from Cave & Basin and return. Option to hike the Canyon to the viewpoint and return to Cave & Basin and then walk through Banff townsite to Fenlands Rec Centre for pickup. This option adds an additional 2.3 km with no elevation change.

Drop off: Cave and Basin parking lot Pickup: Bus Depot Up the Sundance trail to the Lookout and return. Walk through town to the Bus Depot. Oct 2025: the Sundance Loop is under construction so cannot complete the trail loop.

Up to the Mtn Ridge but not to Fire lookout and return same way

Daffern Vol 1 #4, 4A Two interpretive trails and potential return via TransCanada Trail to Barrier Parking

Approx. 8 km and 200 m elevation gain

Up to the lookout and return same way

Starts from Bob Creek recreation area. Lovely open, wide ridge with views of Rockies and foothills. Great in flower season – lots of Balsam Root and 50 other flowers counted on hike June 6, 2024. Suitable for C hikers. Follow the creek afatp with nominal elevation Drop off and pick up: A7 ranch road along north side of the Old … Read More

Starts from Bob Creek recreation area. Lovely open, wide ridge with views of Rockies and foothills. Great in flower season – lots of Balsam Root and 50 other flowers counted on hike June 6, 2024. Suitable for B2 hikers, and B1’s who want to enjoy the flowers. Approx. hiking time 4 hours, but add extra for picture taking and lunch. … Read More