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5,059 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
00:27:58
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
4,593 ft
Altitude min
4,617 ft
Altitude max
4,593 ft
Altitude start
4,616 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
4.1%
Grade min
2,749 ft
Distance climb
2,283 ft
Distance flat
00:27:58
Avg time

Marsh Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Banff
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #160316 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42376 in Trail Running
    • #72562 in Hiking
    • #37986 in Horseback
    • #32349 in Snowshoeing
    • #48466 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #24487 in Adaptive Biking
    • #12873 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,235 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #675 in Trail Running
    • #1,172 in Hiking
    • #524 in Horseback
    • #1,024 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,230 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #564 in Adaptive Biking
    • #351 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Trail around wetland with birds and waterfowl.

Access Info

Public Transit - Route 4

Adaptive Bike Info

Hard soil and aggregate/gravel path. Trail muddier in wet conditions due to heavy horse use.

Average width: 162 cm
Minimum width: 62 cm

Average Grade: 3%
Maximum grade: 23%

Average Cross-Slope: 4%
Maximum Cross-Slope: 18%

Tags
Family friendly

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Marsh Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 19, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 19, 2026
Watch where you step.
Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:45am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 1, 2026
Due to high water, the Marsh Loop trail and the Cave and Basin's Lower Boardwalk are closed until further...
Nov 28, 2025 @ 11:17am (America/Edmonton)
Nov 28, 2025
[B]Area Closure: Spray Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Lower Springs Block 1 For the safety of the public during mechanical forest thinning,...
Nov 28, 2025 @ 11:11am (America/Edmonton)
Nov 28, 2025
[B]Area Closure: Spray Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Lower Springs Block 1 For the safety of the public during mechanical forest thinning,...
Jul 24, 2025 @ 10:54am
Jul 24, 2025
Very muddy. Would only suggest for horses
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on Jun 19, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Marsh Loop located?
      Marsh Loop is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.16939, -115.6035.
      ▼ How hard is Marsh Loop?
      Marsh Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Marsh Loop?
      Marsh Loop has 22 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,593 ft to 4,617 ft.
      ▼ Is Marsh Loop a point to point trail?
      Marsh Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Marsh Loop?
      Marsh Loop is 5,059 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Marsh Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Marsh Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Marsh Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Marsh Loop are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Marsh Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Marsh Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Marsh Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Marsh Loop. The trail is 5,059 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Marsh Loop?
      Marsh Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 70 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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