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5.8 miles
Distance
125 ft
Climb
-447 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-322 ft
Altitude change
5,408 ft
Altitude min
5,730 ft
Altitude start
5,410 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,460 ft
Distance flat

Cascade Valley Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Banff National Park
    Castle Mountain, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #344629 in Hiking [+]
    • #334667 in Trail Running
    • #16910 in Snowshoeing
    • #5090 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
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Cascade Valley is a 9 km blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Castle Mountain Alberta. This hike primary trail.

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Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 3, 2026
The bridge across Stoney Creek at Cr15 campground has been washed out.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cascade Valley

        Where is Cascade Valley located?
        Cascade Valley is located in Banff National Park, Castle Mountain, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.40608, -115.67763.
        How hard is Cascade Valley?
        Cascade Valley is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Cascade Valley?
        Cascade Valley has 125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 447 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,408 ft to 5,730 ft.
        How long is Cascade Valley?
        Cascade Valley is 5.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Cascade Valley?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade Valley. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How busy is Cascade Valley?
        Cascade Valley is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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