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Top 8 Hiking Trails in Canmore, Canadian Rockies
Catapulted to fame for its part in the 1988 Winter Olympics, this former coal-mining town in the Canadian Rockies is a perfect base for visiting some of the country’s most impressive national parks. First stop for most visitors is the ski trails in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Contemplate natural wonders at the Museum and Geoscience Centre, and mush through the snow on a sled-dog tour.
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1. Pigeon Mountain Trail
2. Centennial Ridge Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
We had great weather for our recent adventure on this trail, but you wouldn't want to be caught in bad weather on it, so make sure you have an 9 - 10 hour good weather window when attempting this hike. Mt Allen summit is the prize on this trail, regardless if you come from the north or the south. We like the north approach. It IS a bit longer, but you gain the altitude over a longer trail, making it averagely less steep than the south approach from Ribbon Creek / Kananaskis Village. We haven't done the south approach for a while, so can't say how much scrambling (hand holds required) there is there, but averagely steep gradients, with the inevitable rocky trails can be a bit challenging, especially going down. The north approach does have a couple of short scrambling sections (less that 10 ft / 3 m's) where you need your hands to get up/down them, but they are not extremely steep, there's no endless drop-offs, so most anybody should be able to manage them. The north approach also has gorgeous alpine meadows, and lovely alpine trails through the woods at the higher levels. The lower levels and approach are on old exploration roads, and are, for the most part, nice to walk. If you're thinking about this one, do some research on the internet (and you may need to search under Mount Allen trails), make sure you have the physical stamina for this (must be able to walk up and down steep trails for 9 hours) and have a good weather window.
3. Bow River Loop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Travleriam - Edmonton, Canada
Easy well maintain walkway. We do this several times each visit. Views are spectacular and there are plenty of benches along the trail for rest stops.
4. Ribbon Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Charlotte_Saudades86 - The Netherlands, null
This hike was great, it has challenging parts such as climbing up the rocks with chains. I think it is about 10km or so to get to the lake. At the lake there is a campground. There were lots of other great people around the fire that also concurred the hike up there. Would really recommand this one (in summer, not winter).
5. WhiteFish - BowRiver - ElkFlats Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 370neillg - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Relaxing walk giving good views of Bow River and surrounding scenery. We enjoyed really good weather on our walk. Only downside was the mosquito squadron who decided my wife was an afternoon snack, she reacts quite badly so we had to visit pharmacist for medication afterwards
6. Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald trail head
7. West Wind Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By jassyho
this is not a long hike however it is a lot of up! The views at the top are well worth the drive to the start and the hike up the mountain!
8. Tent Ridge
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