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3.2 miles
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
4,604 ft
High Point
4,593 ft
Altitude min
4,593 ft
Altitude start
4,593 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
1,572 ft
Distance climb
1,562 ft
Distance down
4,879 ft
Distance flat

Golf Course Road (Loop) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banff
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
    • One Direction for Horseback
    • One Direction for Adaptive Biking
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada - Banff National Park

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Golf Course Road (Loop) is a 5 km popular asphalt/tarmac road trail located near Banff Alberta. This multi-use trail can be used one direction.

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Golf Course Road... Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:31pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 7, 2026
Road is now open.
Jul 7, 2026 @ 12:33pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 7, 2026
Golf Course Road is closed until further notice.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Golf Course Road (Loop) located?
      Golf Course Road (Loop) is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.17297, -115.52564.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Golf Course Road (Loop)?
      Golf Course Road (Loop) has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,593 ft to 4,604 ft.
      ▼ Is Golf Course Road (Loop) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Golf Course Road (Loop) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ How long is Golf Course Road (Loop)?
      Golf Course Road (Loop) is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Golf Course Road (Loop)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Golf Course Road (Loop). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Golf Course Road (Loop)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Golf Course Road (Loop) are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Golf Course Road (Loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Golf Course Road (Loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Golf Course Road (Loop)?
      Golf Course Road (Loop) is a very popular trail. There have been 94 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 171 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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