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1.2 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:10:04
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
4,649 ft
Altitude min
4,762 ft
Altitude max
4,690 ft
Altitude start
4,754 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
3,317 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:10:04
Avg time

Banff Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #287 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #372224 in Mountain Biking
    • #218681 in E-Biking
    • #305582 in Trail Running
    • #297845 in Hiking
    • #46441 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #41 in Nordic Skiing · Alberta [+]
    • #4,342 in Mountain Biking
    • #2,137 in E-Biking
    • #4,669 in Trail Running
    • #4,043 in Hiking
    • #933 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

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Banff Loop is a 2 km popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Canmore Alberta. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 39 m green climb. It features bridge. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Banff Loop located?
      Banff Loop is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09523, -115.39053.
      ▼ How hard is Banff Loop?
      Banff Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Banff Loop?
      Banff Loop has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,649 ft to 4,762 ft.
      ▼ Is Banff Loop a point to point trail?
      Banff Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Banff Loop?
      Banff Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Banff Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Banff Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Banff Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Banff Loop are:
      • January (20 activities)
      • March (20 activities)
      • February (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Banff Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Banff Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Banff Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ski Banff Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Banff Loop?
      Banff Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,789 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,874 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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