more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
134 ft
Climb
00:28:39
Avg time
134 ft
Altitude change
4,616 ft
Altitude min
4,750 ft
Altitude max
4,616 ft
Altitude start
4,751 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-1.1%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
3,862 ft
Distance climb
1,063 ft
Distance down
3,579 ft
Distance flat
00:28:39
Avg time

Cascade Ponds - Bankhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banff National Park
    Banff, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #269320 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #266673 in Trail Running
    • #120984 in Hiking
    • #26486 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada - Banff National Park

Mellow singletrack in the spectacular Bow Valley Kid-friendly.

Access Info

Park at the Cascade Ponds trailhead.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cascade Ponds -... Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 30, 2026
 WHAT: Special caution is recommended when travelling in the Lake Minnewanka Loop area due to bear activity in the area. WHERE: Lake Minnewanka...
Oct 30, 2025 @ 2:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 30, 2025
Tree down 50m north of Minnewanka road
Jul 3, 2023 @ 7:59pm
Jul 3, 2023
 didn't ride 1 short portion of trail between Cascade Pond and road but didn't see any trees down anywhere else
Jul 13, 2022 @ 12:20pm
Jul 13, 2022
 Per reports since 2015, lots of trees down between ponds and road.
Nov 27, 2021 @ 10:33am
Nov 27, 2021
 Single trackset, icy, not in good condition.
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      Minnawanka Bankhead Mountain Bike Ride
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      1 Review & Comments

      Thomsd
      Between Cascade Ponds and Road there’s at least a dozen trees down across the trail, some maintenance required.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cascade Ponds - Bankhead located?
      Cascade Ponds - Bankhead is located in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.21377, -115.53166.
      ▼ How hard is Cascade Ponds - Bankhead?
      Cascade Ponds - Bankhead is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade Ponds - Bankhead?
      Cascade Ponds - Bankhead has 134 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,616 ft to 4,750 ft.
      ▼ Is Cascade Ponds - Bankhead a point to point trail?
      Cascade Ponds - Bankhead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cascade Ponds - Bankhead?
      Cascade Ponds - Bankhead is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade Ponds - Bankhead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade Ponds - Bankhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cascade Ponds - Bankhead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cascade Ponds - Bankhead are:
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cascade Ponds - Bankhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade Ponds - Bankhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade Ponds - Bankhead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Cascade Ponds - Bankhead. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cascade Ponds - Bankhead?
      Cascade Ponds - Bankhead is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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