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CLASSIC hikes are available to trekkers o all levels oadventure and ability, and the ones you nd in this guideinclude easy, scenic walks; breathtaking alpine hikes;and gruelling, but rewarding climbs to high altitudepanoramas.

VisitBanfLakeLouise.com/hikingor more detailson hikes in the Ban area and what you can do to prepareor your day on the trail.

For More InormationTe inormation in this Hiking Guide will give you agood idea o which hikes might suit you best, but ormore thorough descriptions, we recommend you contactthe Ban Visitor Inormation Centre (403-762-8421), or

email ino@BanfLakeLouise.com.

Tuel Mouta

Hike up this little peak that the First Nations callthe Sleeping Bualo to gain rewarding views o the

own o Ban, the winding Bow River below and themountains to the West, such as Mt. Bourgeau. Te trailstarts somewhat steeply but quickly relents into a series

o switchbacks that get you high up in no time.

Bourgeau Lake & Harvey Pass

Bourgeau Lake and the Harvey Pass area above itdeserve a ull days trip. Te trail climbs steeply through

a orest o lodgepole and spruce beore opening outinto meadows that lead to Bourgeau Lake. From there,continue 2.2km (310m up) past several smaller bodies

o water to the lake at Harvey Pass or impressive views

o Mt. Assiniboine, Te Matterhorn o the Rockies.

DISTANCE: 3.6 km RT

ELEVATION GAIN: 200 m

TIME REQUIRED: 1-2 hrs

DIFFICULTY: Easy

DISTANCE: 15 km RTELEVATION GAIN: 725 m

TIME REQUIRED: 5-6 hours

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

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Hkg SeasoTough some o the easy walks in this guide can be doneany time o year, the hiking season in Ban National Parkspans loosely rom May to October. Conditions can changeat a moments notice due to snowall, snowmelt and mud.

Hikes higher up in the alpine are generally in prime conditionbetween July and September.

Baf natoal Park PassVisitors are required to purchase a Park Pass or travel insideBan National Park. Entry and service ees are charged at mostNational Parks and National Historic Sites in Canada and areused to support visitor services and acilities. Park Passes can bepurchased at any o the park entry gates or Visitor InormationCentres.More information at www.pc.gc.ca

Map not to scale andfor general locationonly. Please visit ourVisitor InformationCentre for detailedmaps and information.

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B A N F F

Beauty meets accessibility in Ban National Park,where visitors can connect with the spectacularmountain wilderness like no other destination inCanada. On the CLASSIC hikes near the own oBan, you can stand at the edge o a rumbling canyon,walk amongst wildfowers growing near turquoise-blue lakes, breath in the amazement o loty mountainviews, and enjoy the peace and serenity o nature.Te CLASSIC hikes in Ban oer amazing alpineexperiences that are still in close proximity to theamenities visitors might also enjoy, such as world-classrestaurants and hotels. railheads are quick and easyto access, meaning youll spend less time driving andmore time hiking in the great outdoors! From quick

jaunts to ull-day adventures, youll always nd a hiketo suit your days itinerary.

Johsto Cayo

Tis interpretive walkway ollows the edge o JohnstonCanyon at times clinging to the walls o the canyonitsel (handrails are included) and leads excited hikers

to the stunning, cascading waters o the Lower andUpper Falls. Tis hike is open in winter as well (look orice climbers on the rozen wateralls!), but may require

the use o ice cleats, available or rental in Ban.

Sulphur Mouta

Tis easy trail switchbacks its way up SulphurMountain and oers unparalleled views o the BowValley. Upon reaching the top, hikers can continue

along the 1 km interpretive boardwalk to the CosmicRay Station (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) andSanson Peak, where Norman Sanson used to live and

take meteorological readings. I you like, save yourknees and take the gondola down.

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Sushe Meadows

Considered a premier hiking destination in the Rockies,Sunshine Meadows is a unique area on the Continental

Divide that boasts carpets o alpine wildfowers insummer and golden larches in all. Te open meadowsand alpine lakes along the trail - including Rock Isle,Grizzly and Larix Lakes - allow great views o the

surrounding peaks. Did you hear? Lonely Planet namedSunshine Meadows the #1 hike in Canada.

Cory Pass Mt. Edth Crcut

Cory Pass is known as one o the most spectacularand rewarding hikes in Ban. Te sheer south aceo Mt. Louis surprises hikers as they crest the pass

and oers ample reward or the hard work o gettingthere. Continue the circuit upon reaching the pass by

descending down the other side and around Mt. Edith,

or return the way you came.

DISTANCE: 5.4 km RT

ELEVATION GAIN: 135 m

TIME REQUIRED: 1.5 hrs

DIFFICULTY: Easy

DISTANCE: 11 km RT

ELEVATION GAIN: 700 m

TIME REQUIRED: 4 hrs

DIFFICULTY: Easy

DISTANCE: 8.6 km RTELEVATION GAIN: 180 m

TIME REQUIRED: 3 hours

DIFFICULTY: Easy

DISTANCE: 13 km loopELEVATION GAIN: 1000 m

TIME REQUIRED: 5-6 hours

DIFFICULTY: Challenging

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