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1.8 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
4,672 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
4,635 ft
Altitude min
4,650 ft
Altitude start
4,646 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
2,474 ft
Distance climb
2,247 ft
Distance down
4,879 ft
Distance flat

Johnson Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Banff National Park
    Banff, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #63963 in Hiking [+]
    • #67035 in Trail Running
    • #27146 in Horseback
    • #14327 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada - Banff National Park

Rolling circuit around a lake with mountain views. Firm soil, hard aggregate/gravel and sections with exposed roots.

Few step bridges: 100 m counterclockwise and 360 clockwise from trailhead.

Average width: 181 cm
Minimum width: 50 cm

Average grade: 6%
Maximum grade: 31%

Average camber: 5%
Maximum camber: 22%

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Public Transit - Route 6

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 17, 2025 @ 8:43am (America/Edmonton)
Oct 17, 2025
 Hard packed snow and ice in some sections. Cleats recommended for the steeper hills.
Nov 17, 2024 @ 12:05pm
Nov 17, 2024
 No bicycles allowed on this trail
Aug 13, 2024 @ 3:11pm
Aug 13, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson Lake Loop

        ▼ Where is Johnson Lake Loop located?
        Johnson Lake Loop 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 51.19946, -115.48985.
        ▼ How hard is Johnson Lake Loop?
        Johnson Lake Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Johnson Lake Loop?
        Johnson Lake Loop has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,635 ft to 4,672 ft.
        ▼ Is Johnson Lake Loop a point to point trail?
        Johnson Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Johnson Lake Loop?
        Johnson Lake Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Johnson Lake Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Johnson Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Johnson Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Johnson Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Johnson Lake Loop?
        Johnson Lake Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 74 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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