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    • Saskatchewan River Crossing, Alberta

      Backpack to Michelle Lakes

      5.0
      11.2 mi / 7545.9 ft gain
      Trailhead Owen Creek located by the East Banff National Park Boundary on the David Thompson Highway (#11). There is no sign for Owen Creek so keep you eyes open for a pullout approximately 2kms east of the Banff National Park toll gate. You will find the trail to the right of the creek when facin...
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    • 52.013448,-116.628897, Alberta

      Mount Cline

      4.0
      14.56 mi / 6535 ft gain
      Starting 105 miles (169kms) from Rocky Mountain House, the trailhead for this hike begins across the highway from Thompson Creek Campground. There is a grassy area to park and the path extends obviously on the east side of the creek. The initial 2.5 miles (4.2kms) meanders along the creek with 2...
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    • Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

      Ice Climbing at Balfour Wall

      Drive up the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93N) for 60 km. From there you will see a small rest stop like parking lot. From there the trail is quite obvious.The trail is short, but very steep. It shouldn't take more than 45 minutes to arrive at the climb. Once there enjoy the beautiful views and var...
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    • Clearwater County, Alberta

      Mount Coleman Scramble

      This is an amazing hike takes you through the beautiful Sunset Meadows to a towering scramble of Mount Coleman. The 10,000ft peak offers up a challenging scrambling section for a rewarding view of Banff National Park.The trailhead is at the Sunset Pass/Pinto Lake Trailhead. Follow Highway 93, Ice...
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    • Clearwater County, Alberta

      Siffleur Falls Trail

      4.0
      9.02 mi / 922 ft gain
      Approximately 93 miles (150kms) West of Rocky Mountain House along Highway 11, the trailhead begins at the Siffleur Falls Day Use Area. This spot offers restrooms and picnic tables to relax after your hike. Begin by following the trail along the North Saskatchewan River. Cross the very long susp...
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    • Clearwater County, Alberta

      Ice climb Two O'Clock Falls

      Park at the "Siffleur Falls Trail Staging Area" parking lot on the east side of the highway. From there you will need to carefully cross the highway to the West side. The waterfall is visible from the highway. There is a gated road that you will walk up. The land on the West side of the highway ...
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    • Clearwater County, Alberta

      Hiking Mt. Ernest Ross

      3.0
      Clearly visible from the highway, the Twin Peaks of Ernest Ross get their namesake from the man who first drove a 1930 Ford Roadster between Rocky Mountain House and Saskatchewan River Crossing.After a 5 minute walk along the north bank of Bridge Creek, the hike begins to pick up elevation. A str...
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    • Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

      Hike to the Saskatchewan Glacier

      9.3 mi / 984.3 ft gain
      The Saskatchewan Glacier is usually seen from above, on Parker's Ridge, but this much quieter trail will give you access to the very base of the glacier. Though much longer than the famous Parker's Ridge, this trail is easy and meanders through morraines and forest before reaching the toe of the ...
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    • Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

      Photograph Upper Panther Falls

      0.3 mi / 0 ft gain
      The extraordinary Panther Falls can be found along the Columbia Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta. This 0.3 mile long trail requires a little scrambling and extreme caution. It leads to a breathtaking view of the falls from the top where Nigel Creek descends out from a rock canyon...
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    • Clearwater County, Alberta

      Backpack the Vision Quest Trail

      4.2
      4.16 mi / 2818 ft gain
      This short, but steep hike includes a moderate scrambling section, leading to an open spine that becomes increasingly difficult. The views of Abraham Lake are well worth the uphill grind, however, and this makes for a great half-day or beautiful backcountry overnight trip. About one third of the...
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    • Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

      Peyto Lake Overlook and Bow Pass Summit

      4.9
      4.22 mi / 863 ft gain
      Peyto Lake is a scenic location on the Icefields Parkway about 40 km (25 miles) north of the town of Lake Louise. Access to the viewing area for this magnificent area is immediately off the parkway and is well signposted. From the parking lot at Bow Summit, a short paved trail leads to one of th...
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    • Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

      Hike to the Summit of Parker Ridge

      5.0
      5.5 mi / 1000 ft gain
      While the drive from Banff to Jasper on the Icefields Parkway is astoundingly beautiful, it's long enough to make even the most seasoned roadwarrior crave the chance to stretch their legs.  At almost the exact halfway point on the lengthy drive lies Parker Ridge, a short but fairly steep hike rig...
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    • Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

      Hike to Bow Glacier Falls

      5.0
      5.6 mi / 508.5 ft gain
      The trailhead begins directly behind the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge on km 37 of the Icefields Highway. The trail is well marked and winds along the shore of Bow Lake for the first 1.2km of the hike. Eventually you will lead up to a narrow gorge and onto the crest of a glacial moraine. There are only a few...
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    • Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

      Watch the Sunrise at Bow Lake, Banff NP

      5.0
      Make sure check the sunrise time and to try to arrive 30 minutes to an hour before. If you're driving north or south along the Icefields Parkway, you'll see a sign for Bow Lake, it's about 38km north of Lake Louise. There are two pull-offs for the lake, if you're heading north take the second roa...
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    • Clearwater County, Alberta

      Hike Windy Point Ridge

      4.7
      5.3 mi / 4002.6 ft gain
      The trail is steep from the very beginning, which offers rewarding views from the get go. There is moderate scrambling throughout the hike up, which requires the use of hands and some minor route finding at times. Once you reach the top of Windy Point Ridge, you can continue on northeast towards ...
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    • Clearwater County, Alberta

      Night Photography at Windy Point

      4.0
      On the side of Highway 11 (The David Thompson Highway) approximately 36km southwest of Nordegg, windy point area offers the perfect view for taking pictures at night. There's a good chance you'll be one of the only people out there with the same idea. Right next to Abraham lake and surrounded b...
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