The most popular route is the Forum Lake to Wall ...
Alberta Hikes located in Banff, Jasper, Waterton National Parks and Alberta Provincial Parks, Canada. Each listing contains trailhead locations, trail descriptions, difficulty levels, maps, photo galleries and reviews. Complete listings for hundreds of hikes and attractions. Find local information like things to do along with nearby camp grounds and several other nearby hikes. Come explore our wonderful rocky mountains, rolling foothills, open prairies an unique badlands.
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Alderson Carthew is considered the best one way ...
From the parking lot walk down towards the North ...
Wear an old pair of runners for numerous creek ...
There are several backcountry campsites located ...
The waterfall is 23m high and 18m wide. This is a ...
Locate the trailhead along the west shore of Lake ...
Follow the trail along the lakeshore until you ...
Bald Hills offers excellent views of Maligne Lake ...
This hike is very popular due to it's close ...
Located next to the David Thompson Highway (#11) ...
Meander up the plateau while enjoying incredible ...
The falls are best viewed early spring during ...
Locate the trail at the north end of the picnic ...
Follow this trail as it winds it way up through an ...
This is an unmarked unofficial trail and more of a ...
This hike is considered moderate to difficult ...
Locate the trailhead behind the Num Ti Jah Lodge ...
Follow the paved trail towards the Peyto Lake ...
The paddock consists of a large scenic grassy area ...
It follows a climbers route towards the Wapta ...
Cameron Lake is a favorite for Canoers and ...
Wow, possibly the nicest tarn lake in Alberta. ...
Castleguard Mountain is not a hike but a ...
Chester Lake is a popular winter ski and snow shoe ...
Spectacular wild mushrooms can be found along the ...
Trailhead: Park at the Helen Lake trailhead ...
Both lakes are crystal clear with large boulders ...
Views from the top of the ridge towards Abraham ...
This trail is a favorite for mountain bikers so ...
Stay clear of the rock ledges around the top of ...
The hike to Crypt Lake may be considered the most ...
You're kids and mechheads will love these big ...
East End Rundle is considered a scramble and ...
The interpretive trail along the river leads to ...
Once you arrive at the lake you'll be amazed at ...
Elbow Loop is considered one of the best Mountain ...
The first section of Elbow Loop is considered one ...
Mountain bikers will enjoy the old logging roads ...
Views from this saddle are absolutely incredible ...
Good idea to bring along a second pair of shoes.
Expect 6-8 hours to do the full 20km loop and ...
This trail is popular with mountain bikers, expect ...
This and unofficial unmarked trail that can be ...
The lake is fed from the massive Lyell Glacier ...
Once you arrive at the top of the falls the trail ...
Continue up loose steep scree until you reach the ...
The full five levels inside the hill lead to the ...
From the upper lake strong hikers can complete the ...
This is one of the finest hikes you'll find in ...
This is an unofficial unmarked trail located ...
Cross the highway and guardrail. Drop down towards ...
Hoodoo Creek runs crystal clear and is very ...
Hoodoos trail is more of a walk than hike. Locate ...
Named after it's shape, Horse Shoe Lake is a ...
The Ice Fall is fed by a very small under ground ...
Iceberg Lake is located above Bow Falls below the ...
This is an easy hike along the top of the gorge ...
This scenic hike or walk is possibly the most ...
Access is now by shuttle bus only.
Kananaskis Fire Lookout is a very popular hike ...
This is a nice spot to admire the views of the ...
Lake Agnes is a classic Rocky Mountain tarn lake. ...
Canoes are available here for rent. You can paddle ...
Locate the trailhead on the lakes west shore just ...
Absolutely stunning and well worth a long days ...
Several Hoary Marmots will whistle as you pass by. ...
If you love wildflowers, this is the hike for you. ...
Follow the scree trail as it curves underneath ...
One of the nicest tarn lakes in Alberta and an ...
If you're on a bike you can continue on and ride ...
Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes have excellent ...
This is more of a short walk than a hike however ...
Owen Creek to Michelle Lakes is part of the Great ...
Miette Hot Springs are located in the Fiddle ...
Mist mountain seems to attract the worst of the ...
The last 100ms to the summit is not as as bad as ...
The beautiful frozen ice crystals located in the ...
This area is referred to as the Valley of Ten ...
Trailhead: Park at the Mosquito Creek Campground ...
This is certainly a classic and on of the finest ...
Mount Athabasca (3,491m) is not a day hike but a ...
Walk up the paved snow coach road until you reach ...
Barrier Lake glistens below in the afternoon sun.
One the finest hikes found in Jasper National ...
Work your way up the scenic switchbacks that climb ...
Mount Hector is not a hike. It's a mountaineering ...
After two hours or so you'll finally arrive at the ...
An abundance of wildflowers paint the meadows ...
Locate the trailhead at the north west corner of ...
This scramble requires good route finding skills ...
Follow the old Banff - Jasper gravel road past an ...
In a short distance the trail enters a beautiful ...
O'Brien Lake is located between Castle Junction ...
If you're looking for wildflowers, this is the ...
Follow the trail up the slope to the top of the ...
Paradise Valley Campground. This is a backcountry ...
Paradise Valley Lake Annette hike. First section ...
This trail quickly climbs above the tree line onto ...
Peyto Lake lookout is more of a walk than a hike. ...
While standing at the lakes shore you can see ...
As you hike above the tree line you can see ...
Point Backcountry campground contains 20 hike-in ...
Powder Face Ridge is a perfect spring time hike ...
Prairie Mountain is a perfect year round hike for ...
Mountain bikers favorite.
Wildflowers are blooming everywhere during the ...
The falls are located just off the road going ...
This is possibly the nicest hike located in Peter ...
Red Rock canyon is considered more of a walk than ...
Visitors have access to several interactive ...
The steep moraines on both sides of the narrow ...
Follow steep switchbacks up the headwall for ...
The museum is world renowned for it's extensive ...
Backcountry campsites can be found on the south ...
Cross the old bridge and take the trail on your ...
Sheep river falls may be the nicest set of water ...
Once you reach the falls there are a few lookouts ...
The trail follows Silverton Creek to the Silverton ...
Sky Line trail is considered to be a "Classic" and ...
Sulphur Skyline is one of the best half day hikes ...
Views from here are well worth the effort. The ...
Taylor Lake is located between Castle Junction and ...
Hikers and Horseback Riders should expect to share ...
Hikers should allow for an overnight stay.
From the top of Tuff Puff ridge there is no ...
Twin Lakes and Arnica Lake Hike is one of those ...
Rock step across Two O'clock Creek and continue on ...
The Upper Lake has a well groomed hike or bike ...
This trail is steep and unrelenting all the way to ...
This trail is popular with mountain bikers, expect ...
The favorite is catching a tour boat to Goat Haunt ...
Weeping Wall is absolutely beautiful when frozen ...
Walk past the Moraine Lake lodge towards the Larch ...
You can ride the Tram almost to the top of Mount ...
Wilcox Pass may be one the finest hikes found in ...
This is a difficult scramble involving 3 short ...
Once you traverse the chain ledge locate the trail ...