9.0 miles
Distance
901 ft
Climb
-339 ft
Descent
01:30:19
Avg time

Cascade Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banff
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #98657 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74445 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking

Cascade Trail is a true backcountry adventure as it takes you well away from civilization. Best ridden in the fall, Cascade is a scenic ride that can be enjoyed by novice riders and families. An out-and-back, one has the option to turn around at any point to return to the Upper Bankhead parking lot.

This ride is an enjoyable cruise along a former fire road, now doubletrack, taking you towards Stony Creek. The ride starts with a sustained climb, which eases at about the 4 km mark. The rest of the ride along the doubletrack is undulating with no huge elevation gain. Ride in groups and carry bear spray as the trail takes you well into the Cascade Valley, prime bear habitat.

source: bikepirate.com
Access Info

Trailhead: The trail starts at the Upper Bankhead parking lot. Drive North on Lake Minnewanka Road – do not turn right towards Two Jack – for about 3.5 km until you see a large sign indicating to turn left into the Upper Bankhead parking lot. The trailhead sign indicates the direction of Stony Creek, among other points of interest; there is no mention of Cascade Trail, but rest assured this is the direction of your ride.

Read more: http://www.bikepirate.com/cascade/#ixzz3LLzA0wVa

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cascade Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    561 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,833 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,414 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,844 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,405 ft
  • Grade
    1.183%
  • Grade max
    -15.066%
  • Grade min
    14.771%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    01:30:19
  • Avg reverse time
    01:19:27
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on Dec 5, 2021
Unknown
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      Cascade Trail Trail Reports

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      Dec 5, 2021 @ 4:35pm
      Dec 5, 2021
      		 Single trackset, skier trackset most of the time return. Single skier trackset and about 10 cm deep past the bridge. Not ideal as it is quite busy...
      Nov 27, 2021 @ 10:33am
      Nov 27, 2021
      		 Icy for the first 1.5 km or so, then the snow was great. Double trackset to Cascade River Bridge, skier trackset (single) for 0.82 km past the...
      Jun 4, 2021 @ 4:52pm
      Jun 4, 2021
      		 Water crossing trail before Cascade bridge, as shown in photo. Closed beyond Stoney due to prescribed burn in progress.
      Jun 16, 2020 @ 9:31am
      Jun 16, 2020
      		 Minor flooding before Cascade Bridge Major flooding before Stoney Creek
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      cjmarshy (Jul 23, 2022 at 20:28)
      Great gravel trail
      [Reply]
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      Sacraa77 (Sep 14, 2021 at 19:21)
      Not a blue or even a green, gravel fire road.
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      wgadd (Aug 25, 2021 at 6:43)
      Rode yesterday, very nice condition, mellow ride in a beautiful place.
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