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6.8 miles
Distance
2,579 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
01:06:24
Avg time
2,445 ft
Altitude change
5,586 ft
Altitude min
8,045 ft
Altitude max
5,586 ft
Altitude start
8,031 ft
Altitude end
6.8%
Grade
-31.6%
Grade max
52.4%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
3,310 ft
Distance down
3,261 ft
Distance flat
01:06:24
Avg time

Deception Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Tunnel Mountain Bench Area
    Banff, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #1570 in Hiking [+]
    • #14847 in Trail Running
    • #8239 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #78 in Hiking · Alberta [+]
    • #165 in Trail Running
    • #174 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Trail to Deception Pass. Passes over Boulder Pass

Access Info

Fish Creek Parking lot

Tags
AlpineHut or cabin
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 32 rides
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deception Pass located?
      Deception Pass is located in Tunnel Mountain Bench Area, Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Tunnel Mountain Bench Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.44034, -116.15162.
      ▼ How hard is Deception Pass?
      Deception Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deception Pass?
      Deception Pass has 2,579 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,586 ft to 8,045 ft.
      ▼ Is Deception Pass a point to point trail?
      Deception Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deception Pass?
      Deception Pass is 6.8 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deception Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deception Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Deception Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deception Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Deception Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 56 minutes to hike Deception Pass. The trail is 6.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deception Pass?
      Deception Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 192 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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