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5,059 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
4,617 ft
High Point
24 ft
Altitude change
4,593 ft
Altitude min
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

Marsh Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Banff
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #47384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88076 in Trail Running
    • #85546 in Hiking
    • #24747 in Horseback
    • #17989 in Snowshoeing
  • 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
    No
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada - Banff National Park

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%

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 10 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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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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Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Marsh Loop

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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 busy is Marsh Loop?
        Marsh Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 70 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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