Fairmont Banff Springs

This route is a scramble and should only be attempted by very experienced hikers. While you are heading up, it is recommended to frequently look back and make a mental note of the where the hiking trail is for your return journey. You must go back the way you came. Parking can be found at Bow Falls, near the Banff Springs Hotel. From there, head over the bridge and on the road towards the golf course. The trail should be on your right after a few minutes. The lower trail up to the...

This route starts on Bow Falls Avenue by Waldhaus Restaurant, with street parking available on the side of the road. This route is great for hiking, and mountain biking from spring to fall, and is perfect for cross-country skiing snowshoeing in the winter. There isn't much total elevation gain but there are lots of small changes in elevation throughout the trail.

This route’s beautiful scenery and nice environment to walk in make this a very popular route for new hikers, runners, mountain-bikers and even equestrians, thanks to the area not being very difficult as terrain. Even mountain-bikers will find this trail a nice and easy mix of the uphill and downhills, making this a great workout with amazing views that you can complete as many times as you would like. During high season, it is recommended to start from the spray river west trailhead behind...

This route starts at the end of Spray Avenue by the Banff Springs Hotel, with parking available near the trailhead. This route is great for hiking, and mountain biking from spring to fall, and has groomed tracks for cross-country skiing in the winter. There isn't much total elevation gain but there are lots of small changes in elevation throughout the trail.

This route starts at the end of Spray Avenue by the Banff Springs Hotel, with parking available near the trailhead. This route is great for hiking, and mountain biking from spring to fall, and has groomed tracks for cross-country skiing in the winter. This is a challenging route for biking with lots of elevation gain.