more stats
3.5 miles
Distance
388 ft
Climb
-362 ft
Descent
00:08:56
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
4,671 ft
Altitude min
4,860 ft
Altitude max
4,671 ft
Altitude start
4,698 ft
Altitude end
0.143%
Grade
-12.634%
Grade max
13.646%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,149 ft
Distance flat
00:08:56
Avg time

Banff Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #238 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #246522 in Mountain Biking
    • #218514 in E-Biking
    • #305513 in Trail Running
    • #297037 in Hiking
    • #46372 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #32 in Nordic Skiing · Alberta [+]
    • #3,027 in Mountain Biking
    • #2,134 in E-Biking
    • #4,666 in Trail Running
    • #4,036 in Hiking
    • #923 in Gravel Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A great family and beginner friendly trail and probably the most popular trail at the CNCPP. Man made snow until Jct. #9, natural snow from there until the end of property (NW). Lit at night until the Warming Hut.

A great connector trail in the summer between sections of single track or as an easy double track ride.

Tags
BridgesHut or cabin

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  • Last: Dec 3, 2020
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Banff Trail Reports

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Dec 28, 2022 @ 10:43am
Dec 28, 2022
Oct 9, 2022 @ 1:44pm
Oct 9, 2022
Broken wood/ttf 2020 Pivot Firebird Large tree 888down 22020 Pivot Firebird 020 Pivot Firebird 2020 Pivot Firebird 's it already commission...
Mar 7, 2022 @ 8:09am
Mar 7, 2022
Masters race taking place part of trail closed.
Dec 26, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Dec 26, 2020
Oct 11, 2020 @ 7:35am
Oct 11, 2020
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Status:
on Dec 28, 2022
Snow Groomed
Avg: 3 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to banff trailhead (51.090656, -115.385585)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      Curtis McLaughlin - DH Biking 2012
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      2:46 | 171 | Oct 11, 2012 , Canmore
      6 Years of Biking
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      3:43 | 280 | Aug 18, 2011 , Canmore
      Lucas run-bike freeride fun
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      2:25 | 585 | May 29, 2011 , Canmore
      Billy Adamson rides his bike in mighty Banff...
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      3:15 | 1630 | Nov 16, 2013 , Canmore

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Banff located?
      Banff 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 51.09066, -115.38559.
      ▼ How hard is Banff?
      Banff is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.143%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Banff?
      Banff has 388 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,671 ft to 4,860 ft.
      ▼ Is Banff a point to point trail?
      Banff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Banff?
      Banff is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Banff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Banff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Banff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Banff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Banff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ski Banff. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Banff?
      Banff is a very popular trail. There have been 3,543 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,626 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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