Continuing Beyond Park Travelling with Horses BACKCOUNTRY

Canadian Heritage Patrimoine canadien Research shows that Parks Canada Parcs Canada PLANNING YOUR TRIP being restricted by th PLANNING TO CAMP IN may also be eroding BANFF’S BACKCOUNTRY? The trip ideas in this guide are a good starting point for order to maintain a h BACKCOUNTRY selecting a trip that meets your party’s needs and abilities. backcountry experie PLEASE REMEMBER TO… More detailed trail guidebooks and topographic maps are human use managem VISITORS ’ GUIDE Select a trip which best suits your party, your available through the park’s cooperating association, the restrictions on acces BANFF NATIONAL PARK abilities and experience, your interests, your equip- Friends of Banff National Park (see Information Sources) search will hopefully ment and the time you have available. and bookstores. Nothing beats discussing your trip plans future, for the benefi with knowledgeable Park Visitor Centre staff, who can Changes will be ph Familiarize yourself with the trail you have se- provide you with up-to-date trail conditions, bear warn- please check before lected. This includes using additional reference ings and other essential information. guides and topographic maps. Both are available at Voluntary S park visitor centres through the Friends of Banff If you plan to partici National Park. Your Wilderness Pass Purchase of a Wilderness Pass is mandatory for any cant risk, you may c Reserve the campsites you wish to use by calling overnight backcountry visit. Your Wilderness Pass will at the time you purch (403) 762-1550 (Banff) or (403) 522-3833 (Lake specify the campsites you are using along your route, or registration ensure Louise), up to 90 days before your departure date. whether you are travelling through a random camping date and time recor Book early for popular sites. A nominal reservation area. Wilderness Pass fees are used to fund the trail your behalf. fee applies. maintenance, bridge building, campground maintenance, trip planning assistance and other services backcountry Safety registration is Pick up your Wilderness Pass at a park visitor users have come to expect. If you have not made a reser- small groups engage centre, or Parks Canada’s office in Calgary, within vation, plan to visit a Park Visitor Centre to purchase your ing, canoeing, kayak You have chosen a very special place to enjoy a back- 24 hours of your departure. At the same time, you Wilderness Pass. Frequent travellers can purchase an routes and any activi country experience. Canada’s oldest national park pro- will receive up-to-date information on bear activity Annual Wilderness Pass. Registration system tects large tracts of stunningly beautiful mountain wilder- and trail conditions. agreement if you cho ness. As a backcountry traveller, you will be able to visit Campsite and shelter reservations are advisable during the to provide a compreh natural wonders seen by only a very small percentage of Be prepared to be self-sufficient in inclement and peak hiking months of July and August. For a nominal your route, including Banff National Park visitors. A wide range of rapidly changing mountain conditions by packing fee, you can make a reservation up to 90 days in advance immediately upon y backcountry experiences are available, supported by over the right clothing and camping gear. Bring along a of your trip by contacting a Parks Canada Visitor Centre. if they are closed, ca 1,500 km of trails, 53 backcountry campsites, 2 trail backpacker’s campstove and fuel. If you are travelling in a random camping area, you will need two (open 24 hours). shelters, 4 backcountry lodges, several alpine huts, 2 If your Wilderness Pass is mailed or faxed to you, we commercial horse outfitters, and numerous guide services. 20 m ropes to hang food and other tempting items out of reach of bears. strongly recommend that you contact a Park Visitor Avoiding Un Centre prior to departure for updates on trail conditions, Giardia lamblia is a Backcountry visitors have a special responsibility to Let a friend or family member know about your closures and other pertinent information. Passes not domestic and wild a minimize their impact on the park’s rich natural and travel plans. picked up before 10 am on the day of departure will be surface water (lakes cultural heritage. There is currently little direct manage- cancelled and subsequent vacancies filled on a first-come, Check the current weather forecast by calling water supplies that c ment of human use in the parks. Over the coming years, first-served basis. Parks Canada will introduce a human use management (403) 762-2088. water for 3-5 minute filters and iodine tab strategy to reduce the impacts people appear to be having Check at the trailhead kiosk prior to your hike. Managing Human Use on wildlife. More information is provided in this guide to It contains valuable information. The last two decades have seen a dramatic shift in the way help you plan a safe and enjoyable visit, while keeping the people use Banff’s backcountry. Day use on park trails is Getting Fro park’s natural environment as pristine as possible. Read the rest of this guide carefully for additional in some cases 15 times greater than overnight use. Areas Trailheads can be di information on park opportunities, regulations, low once considered remote have seen increased use due to There is limited pub Have a wonderful trip! impact travelling, information sources, wildlife and development adjacent to the park, new technolcgy such as centres such as Lake more! mountain bicycles, equipment improvements , and rising Visitor Centre staff c Canada numbers of park visitors. to and from trailhead

Continuing Beyond Park Travelling With Horses Fishing Boundaries? THE BANFF BACK- Be prepared to encounter horses, since many park trails Fishing is permitted in are shared with equestrians. Trails with commercial tional Park Fishing P Information on Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay national parks COUNTRY EXPERIENCE use will have the most horse traffic. You can obtain can be purchased at th is available from the Banff or Lake Louise Visitor Centres information from Park Visitor Centres about guided day several Calgary and B or from the Canadian Heritage Calgary office (see Infor- or overnight horse trips in the park. The park’s Horse supplies. Be sure to o mation Sources). A Range of Experiences Banff National Park offers a range of backcountry experi- Users’ Guide provides detailed information to indi- tions Summary with viduals or small groups planning a horseback trip on seasons, bait and tackl Information on near-by Alberta parks, recreation areas and ences. In the more popular areas, you will find well- their own. Horse users must contact the Banff Warden sion limits. Seasonal wilderness areas is available from: maintained trails and designated campsites with amenities like outhouses, tent pads, food storage cables, rustic picnic Office to obtain the permits required for an overnight lakes to allow fish pop horse trip. Alberta Environmental Protection, tables and metal fire grates at sites where campfires are South East Slopes Region allowed. You are required to camp at the designated Backcountry 201 - 800 Railway Avenue, primitive campsites or stay at the trail shelters indicated Trail Bicycling National Park Warden Canmore, AB T1W 1P1 on your Wilderness Pass. You are likely to meet others on Cycling is only permitted on designated bicycle trails. throughout the year. T Tel: (403) 678-5508 the trail in these areas. All other park trails are closed to bicycles. Ask for the emergency, provide in Website: http://www.gov.ab.ca/~env/nrs/kananaskis Banff and Lake Louise mountain biking brochures at a natural and cultural re In more remote parts of the park, trails are not as well Visitor Centre. Warden you encounter Information on nearby British Columbia parks and wilder- maintained and travellers must be prepared for random your Wilderness Pass. camping. You will have to ford rivers as there are few ness areas is available from: Climbing, Mountaineering and travel long distances, y bridges. However, there is a good chance you will not find a Warden in case B.C. Parks, Kootenay District Office encounter any other visitors. Glacier Travel reliant. Box 118, Highly specialized equipment and knowledge are Wasa, B.C. V0B 2K0 Backcountry Use Levels necessary for safe mountain climbing and glacier Tel: (250) 422-4200 A dozen backcountry campgrounds are traditionally quite travel. If you plan to take part in climbing or moun- heavily used. These campsites are identified by the taineering activities you may wish to discuss your plans PLEASE L symbol “◊” on the list of campsites found on the reverse with a Park Warden in Banff or Lake Louise. A Safety side of this guide. If your aim is to get away from other number of excellent guidebooks are available at people, there are over 20 campsites that get very little use. information centres or bookstores. Since climbing and Garbage These are identified by the “*” symbol on the campsite mountaineering activities involve some risk or hazard, a Litter in the backcoun Your safety is your personal responsibility. list. Some are located not far from the park’s most popu- voluntary safety registration is also recommended. A piece of broken glas All outdoor activities involve some degree of lar sites. the sun’s rays enough risk. Rapidly changing weather, steep, rugged or Mountaineering parties can apply to bivouac in non- injured by scavenging unfamiliar terrain, cold, swift-flowing streams, vegetated areas. Special restrictions may apply. The may also learn to asso canyons, rapids and waterfalls, glacial crevasses, Trail Shelters and Backcountry Alpine Club of Canada operates several mountaineering in possible danger falling rocks and wild animals are all Lodges ing huts in Banff Park. To find out more about these Pack Out” should be y backcountry hazards visitors may encounter. In Rustic trail shelters are provided at Egypt Lake and huts, or to make a booking, contact the Alpine Club at: provided with your W winter, freezing temperatures, limited daylight, Bryant Creek. They can be booked in the same way as easier. Do not dispos avalanches and unsafe water crossings are campsites by paying a surcharge on your Wilderness Pass. Box 8040, Indian Flats Road, attract animals. additional hazards. Commercial backcountry lodges provide a higher level of Canmore, AB, T1W 2T8 service than the shelters. Lodge reservations can be made Tel: (403) 678-3200 Fax: (403) 678-3224. Caution and self-reliance are essential. You or Washing by calling: website: www.culturenet.ca/acc/ Wash well away from your trip leader should have a knowledge of Email: [email protected] natural hazards, experience in avoiding them Skoki Lodge: (403) 522-3555 the use of soap to a m are pollutants. Dispos and a plan to deal with them successfully when Shadow Lake Lodge: (403) 762-0116 A Wilderness Pass is required if you bivouac or use required. distance from water so Sundance and Halfway Lodges: (403) 762-4551 Alpine Club of Canada facilities. last bits of food waste matic shift in the way whiteout conditions. Knowledge about travelling in ,(g use on park trails is Getting From Here To There avalanche terrain is essential. Be sure to call 762-1460 lish) or 103.3 (French) for the latest park information. ernight use. Areas Trailheads can be difficult to get to without a vehicle. for current avalanche conditions. Winter camping is reased use due to There is limited public transportation beyond major permitted in most of the park and conditions for random For winter avalanche conditions, call 762-1460. technolcgy such as centres such as Lake Louise and the Town of Banff. camping (see below) apply. A Wilderness Pass is re- In case of emergency, call (403) 762-4506 ements , and rising Visitor Centre staff can assist you with options for getting quired and you may wish to fill out a voluntary safety (Banff Warden Office - 24 hour service) to and from trailheads. registration. s Fishing Camping Respect for Others e many park trails Fishing is permitted in most backcountry lakes. A Na- Please camp only at those campsites indicated on your Hikers could be sharing trails and campsites with horse h commercial tional Park Fishing Permit is mandatory. Fishing permits Wilderness Pass and use the tent pads (where provided). If parties and/or mountain bicyclists in certain parts of the ou can obtain can be purchased at the park information centres and at your route passes through a random camping area, choose a park. You may wish to plan your trip to avoid encoun- about guided day several Calgary and Banff retail outlets that sell angling campsite at least 5 km from the nearest trailhead, at least 50 ters with other user groups, but recognize that horse he park’s Horse supplies. Be sure to obtain a copy of the Fishing Regula- m off the trail, and 70 m from the nearest water source. Do users and cyclists have the same right as you to be in mation to indi- tions Summary with your permit. It covers opening not stay at one site longer than 3 days. Sleep well away designated areas. Respect for others can go a long way seback trip on seasons, bait and tackle restrictions and catch and posses- from food storage areas. toward reducing conflicts. If possible, move off the trail he Banff Warden sion limits. Seasonal closures may be in effect on some to allow horse parties to pass, and avoid sudden move- or an overnight lakes to allow fish populations to recover from over-fishing. Campfires ments. Cyclists should dismount and walk their bicy- Campfires are a luxury in the mountains and are not permit- cles when they encounter hikers. Backcountry Wardens ted at all campsites (see map on reverse). If you choose to National Park Wardens conduct backcountry patrols have a fire, use the metal fireboxes provided, keep your fire Human Waste ed bicycle trails. throughout the year. They are there to assist you in case of small and use only deadfall. Tend your fire at all times and Use the pit privies provided if at all possible. If there cles. Ask for the emergency, provide information, and ensure that the park’s smother it completely before you move on. In random are no facilities nearby, select a spot away from trails, ng brochures at a natural and cultural resources are protected. Any Park camping areas, remove all traces of your fire, including fire campsites and at least 50 m from water sources. Dig a Warden you encounter in the backcountry will ask to see rings, before moving on. Gas stoves are cleaner and more hole 12 to 16 cm with a stick, the heel of your boot or a your Wilderness Pass. Since their duties require them to efficient for cooking. We recommend you use one. small trowel. You want to reach the dark-coloured, ering and travel long distances, you should not count on being able to biologically active soil layer. Fill the hole with soil find a Warden in case of emergency. Prepare to be self- Food Storage afterward; do not pack it down. Use as little toilet paper reliant. To reduce your campsite’s attractiveness to bears, all food, as possible. Pack used toilet paper out or burn it if the wledge are garbage, toiletries and cooking equipment must be fire hazard is not extreme. and glacier suspended from the food storage cables provided at desig- mbing or moun- nated campsites. In random camping areas, find two stout Collecting Natural or discuss your plans PLEASE LEAVE NO TRACE! trees and hang your food at least four metres above the Louise. A ground and two metres from each tree trunk (bring two 20 m Cultural Objects vailable at lengths of rope along with you). Please remember that food Rocks, fossils, horns, antlers, wildflowers, nests and all nce climbing and Garbage left in vehicles may encourage damage by bears. Avoid other natural or historical objects in a national park are e risk or hazard, a Litter in the backcountry is both unsightly and hazardous. leaving excess food in your vehicle. protected by law. Leave them as you found them for recommended. A piece of broken glass or shiny bit of foil could magnify others to enjoy. You may be prosecuted for violating the sun’s rays enough to start a forest fire. Animals may be this regulation. vouac in non- injured by scavenging in garbage left lying around. They may apply. The may also learn to associate edible trash with people, result- Shortcutting Trails al mountaineering in possible danger to travellers who follow. “Pack In - Please take the extra steps and stay on the trail. ore about these Pack Out” should be your rule of thumb. Litter bags are Shortcutting between trail switchbacks damages both e Alpine Club at: provided with your Wilderness Pass to make packing out the soil and plant life. This not only ruins the look of an easier. Do not dispose of garbage in pit privies - it may area, but makes it susceptible to further damage by attract animals. erosion. 8-3224. Washing For more information on low impact travel in the Wash well away from any lakes, streams or rivers and keep Pets backcountry contact: the use of soap to a minimum. Even biodegradable soaps Pets may provoke confrontations with wildlife and affect Leave No Trace, P.O. Box 997, Boulder, CO, U.S.A. are pollutants. Dispose of grey water on land, a good ivouac or use your safety. Dogs must be restrained on a leash at all times 80305 Tel: (303) 442-8222 http://www.Int.org distance from water sources and campsites. Strain out those while in a national park, and they may be happier if left at last bits of food waste and pack them out. home. • I •••• I ••• JJ ./ BACKCOUNTRY CAMPGROUNDS •.. t ~ . l ...... CAMPGR OllND TOPOMAPNO GRIDREF . CAMPGR OUND TOPOMAPNO GRIDREF . WHITE GOAT NI~, Bal5 Wildflower Creek 82 N/8 686-003 * Lm20 Mount Costigan 82 0/3 187-783 ass) Bole Bow River/canoe 82 0/4 802-771 * Lm22 The Narrows 82 0/6 200-790 ' * Br9 Big Springs 82J/14 072-367 Lm31 Ghost Lakes 82 0/6 210-789 @ WILDERNESS AREA 0 Brl3 Marvel Lake 82 J/13 043-387 0 Ml22 Mystic Valley 82 0/5 886-824 Brl4 McBride's Camp 82 J/13 041-396 Mo5 Mosquito Creek 82 N/9 483-240 Brl7 Allenby Junction 82J/13 016-414 * Mol6 Molar Creek 82N/9 555-154 * BwlO Brewster Creek 82 0/4 944-600 0 Mol 8 Fish Lakes 82 N/9 556-217 ® * Cr6 Cascade Bridge 82 0/5 022-827 * No5 Norman Lake 83 C/2 071-706 * Crl5 Stony Creek 82 0/5 978-896 0 Pa8 Paradise Valley 82 N/8 528-898 * Cr31 Flints Park 82 0/5 862-958 * Re6 Lost Horse Creek 82 0/4 784-714 * Cr37 Block Lakes Junction 82 0/5 815-935 Re l4 Shadow Lake 82 0/4 743-691 Cs Castle guard 82 C/3 857-703 * Re l 6 Pharaoh Creek 82 0/4 768-654 ES Healy Creek 82 0/4 825-608 Re21 Ball Pass Junction 82 0/4 723-652 Mount Saskatchewan 0 El3 Egypt Lake 82 0/4 772-619 0 Sk5 Hidden Lake 82 N/8 626-029 Ekl3 Elk Lake Summit 82 0/5 951-826 0 Skll Baker Lake 82 N/8 672-049 • FmlO Mount Cockscomb 82 0/4 923-766 0 Skl8 Me rlin Meadows 82 N/9 635-093 * Fml 9 Mystic Junction 82 0/5 897-834 0 Skl 9 Red Deer Lakes 82 N/9 667-098 * Fm29 Sawback Lake 82 0/5 868-904 Sf Siffleur 82 N/ 16 441-356 GI 9 Glacier Lake 82 N/15 114-528 0 Sp6 Mount Rundle 82 0/4 030-647 He5 Hector Lake 82 N/9 463-144 Spl6 Rink's Camp 82 0/4 040-555 Jo9 Larry's Camp 82 0/5 820-830 * Sp23 Eau Claire 82J/14 067-505 * Jol8 Johnston Creek 82 0/5 771-882 * Sp35 Mount Fortune 82 J/14 123-425 0 Jol9 Luellen Lake 82 0/5 764-882 Su8 Howard Douglas Lake 82 0/4 880-546 Jo29 Badger Pass Junction 82 0/5 737-932 Ta6 Taylor Lake 82 N/8 636-832 0 Lm8 Aylmer Pass Junction 82 0/6 098-815 Tw7 Twin Lakes 82 0/4 713-737 ••• Lm9 Aylmer Canyon 82 0/6 107-819 * Usl5 Birdwood 82J/14 108-276 •• Lmll Mount lnglismaldie 82 0/6 125-815 Usl8 Burs tall 82 J/14 118-247 •••• . • 0 HEAVILY USED CAMPGR OUNDS *LIGHTL YUSEDCAMPGR OUNDS •• • •\ SIFFLEUR ~ . 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CAMPGROUNDS . LOOKING FOR i Fires Permitted BAN FF Fires Not Permitted TRIP IDEAS? (Note: Campground designation number indicates approximate distance from nearest TRAILHEAD. ATIONAL·····.. e.g. Lm9 is 9 km from trailhead) Banff National Park offers many more backcountry opportunities than those ~ p ARK _·n··.u··...... ,, Trail Shelters described here. It is always possible to add oft.. Mount • Backcountry Lodges more days to your trip in any given area too - , McConnell ,.. Random Camping Areas the munber of nights indicated is really a .. mininnun. There are several excellent .. .,,,,.. ! guidebooks available, including The Canadian ,,,,. I'~· ' •.J. • Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton and Bart .. Robinson, and Graeme Pole's Classic Hikes in the Canadian Rockies. Visitor Centre staff would also be pleased to advise you on your Three Day Trips trip selection. Interested in day hikes? Some of the 2-day hikes can be done in a single day, Bryant Creek area 45 km +; or pick up a copy of Parks Canada's D1·ives elevation gain: 455 m and Walks brochure at a Park Visitor Centre. Beginning at the Mt. Shark trailhead in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, this trail brings hikers to a meadow campsite (or Two Day Trips trail shelter). Day trips can then be made to Wonder, Allenby or Lake Minnewanka 8 km one way; elevation Assiniboine Passes. Be prepared for YOHO gain: nil intennittent noise from helicopters. A good early or late season hike along the C:ampsite: 2 nights at Brl4 McBride's lakeshore. The trail departs from the trailhead Camp, Brl3 Marvel Lake or Bryant Creek trail shelter. Topo21'aphic maps: at the Minnewanka day use area and returns Lake'\::;, by the same route. Stay an extra night and 82 J/14, 82 J/13 O'Hara explore Aylmer Pass or Aylmer Lookout. Campsite: Lm8 Aylmer Pass Junction. Elk Summit-Cascade Mountain Loop 35.8 km; elevation gain: 610 m Topographic map: 82 0/6 The Upper Bankhead picnic area on ./·· the Lake Minnewanka road serves as ../" Paradise Valley 9.7 km one way; elevation the trailhead for this trip, which begins gain: 291 m with a hike up the old Cascade fire PARK ! KOOTENAY The trailhead is located on the Moraine Lake road. At Stony Creek, the trail heads I access road. A more strenuous option for the over Elk Stunmit to Elk Lake and return route is to arrange a vehicle or pick-up exits at the Mt. Norquay Ski area. . at Moraine Lake and return via dramatic Campsites: Crl5 Stony Creek (Night ,..: 1) Ekl3 Elk Lake Smnmit (Night 2), . :,.. Sentinel Pass and Larch Valley. Campsite: J .. \,• ...... • Topographic maps: 82 0 /4, 82 0 /5 -,_\ Pa8 Paradise Valley. Topographic map: : \ 82N/8 \ : Palliser Pass 54.4 km; elevation gain: .) '"·. , 400 Ill ..-.·· . Egypt Lake 12.4 km one way; elevation Departing from the Mt. Shark trailhead . ."' gain: 655 m in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, this '--~'· ~~~ A 2-day trip can be made from the Sunshine trip follows the upper reaches of the \. Village ski area gondola base to the Egypt Spray River, through subalpine Four Day Trips '-·· Lake campsite or trail shelter and back. Stay '-.. meadows to Palliser Pass (at the \ 2 nights if possible, to further explore the extreme southern tip of Banff National Assiniboine Loop 55 km . . ,.i wonders of the area. Park). Enjoy Palliser Pass as a day The trail begins and ends at the Mt. Shark -.·'---· · : Campsite: El3 Egypt Lake or Egypt Lake trail hike, and return via the same route to trailhead in Kananaskis Cmmtry, Alberta. f I shelter. Topographic map: 82 0/4 Mt. Shark. Travel through two parks, two provinces and Cltad••el .. ~: Peak : KANANASKIS Campsite: Usl8 Burstall (2 nights). behold the beauty of the sixth highest mountain .. •• Glacier Lake 8.9 km one way; elevation Topographic map: 82 J/14 in the Canadian Rockies. Campsites: Brl4 Five Days Plus . • COUNTRY ' •••• gain: 210m McBride's Camp (Night l); Lake Magog \ . MOUNT • ••• This trail departs from a trailhead north of Mystic Pass 36.8 km; elevation gain: campground, Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park Sawback Trail 73.5 km •• \ • Saskatchewan Crossing on the Icefields 395 m (Night 2), where a separate B.C. Parks This trip takes you over three spectacular .. ASSINIBOINE •• Parkway and brings travellers to a campsite at From the trailhead at the Mt. Norquay campgrmmd fee will be collected on-site; Brl3 mmmtain passes. The trail traverses a ./ • one of the largest backcom1try lakes in Banff ski area, the first part of this trail Marvel Lake (Night 3). Topographic maps: good portion of Banff National Park, j·- · PROVINCIAL National Park. Campsite: Gl9 Glacier Lake. follows the rushing waters of Forty 82 J/14, 82 J/13 linking the town of Banff with Lake •• PA RK Topographic map: 82 15 Mile creek. On the second day, pass by Louise. Trailheads are located at ( Mystic Lake and ascend toward the Sunshine - Assiniboine - Bryant Creek the Mt. Norquay and the Lake Louise ·, ,.._, Twin Lakes 8.7 km one way; elevation gain: open alpine country of Mystic Pass. 55.7 km ski areas. There are many camping l. \ \ ,,--- 605111 After joining the Johnston Creek trail, Mt. Assiniboine can also be reached from the options - a possible 7-day itinerary is '·., '"' ""',,,. ----, Twin Lakes can be reached by two trails. The enjoy a relatively easy hike out to Stmshine Village ski area via the rambling provided here. Campsites: Fml9 • _,.__ ./ '\ first departs from the Vista Lake viewpoint on .Johnston Canyon on the Bow Valley alpine meadows of Citadel Pass. Take the Mystic .hmction (Night l ); Jo9 Larry's !.._-c• .; ~ \... Highway 93, while the second begins at Parkway, via the Ink Pots. Campsites: l,.. privately nm shuttle bus up the limited access Camp (Night 2); Jol8 Johnston Creek or ' I Altrnde Creek on the Trans Canada Highway Fml9 Mystic Junction (Night 1), Jo9 ski area road to avoid a 6.5 km walk. The trip Jol9 Luellen Lake (Night 3); Jo29 Badger ~- · ··l ~ and follows a less strenuous route. Campsite: Larry's Camp (Night 2). Topographic exits via Bryant Creek at the Mt. Shark Pass (Night 4); Bal5 Wildflower Creek • ,, Tw7 Twin Lakes. Topo!rraphic maps: 82 0 /4, maps: 82 0 /4, 82 0 /5 trailhead in Kananaskis Cmmtry, Alberta. (Night 5); Skl I Baker Lake (Night 6). \ .... 820/5 Campsites: Porcupine campground, Mt. Topographic maps: 82 0 /4, 82 0 /5, .,• .,.. \_ Skoki Loop 34.3 km; elevation gain: Assiniboine Provincial Park (Night l); Lake 82 /8 . Elk Lake 11.5 km one way; elevation gain: 1,136 Ill Magog campground, Mt. Assiniboine 610111 Beginning at the Fish Creek trailhead Provincial Park (Night 2), where a separate Mystic Pass - Flint's Park - Badger Pass Dolomite - Isabella - Simeur - HEIGHT- PARK Departing from the Mt. Norquay ski area, the (next to the Lake Louise ski area), this campgrmmd fee will be collected on-site; Br13 76.4 km Fish Lakes Loop 67.6 km OF-THE- first few km of the trail climbs through dense trip starts with a 4 km hike up the Marvel Lake (Night 3). Topo~raphic maps: Allow about 7 days for this journey, which This trip, which takes about 5 days, begins at ROCKIES forest. The campsite is located in the open Temple access road. Climb over aptly 82 0 /4, 82 J/14, 82 J/13 begins and ends at Johnston Canyon. the Helen Lake trailhead on the Icefields PROVINCIAL subalpine meadows of Elk Pass, about 2 km named Boulder Pass and pass by Explore the subalpine meadowland of Parkway and ends at the Mosquito Creek PARK from Elk Lake. Campsite: Ek13 Elk Lake Ptarmigan Lake before descending to Sunshine - Vista Lake 40.4 km Hint's Park and climb over remote Mystic trailhead. In between the trail passes Ki lometres Smnmit. Topographic maps: 82 0 /4, 82 0/5 Baker Lake. The second day involves A series of high country trails links the and Badger Passes. Badger Pass can be through long stretches of open alpine tundra, 0 4 8 12 16 20 braided rivers and past craggy summits. travelling around Fossil Mountain and Sunshine Village ski area (access on foot or via blocked by a snow cornice well into the I I J Fish Lakes 14.8 km one way; elevation gain: past historic Skoki Lodge to Merlin a privately nm shuttle bus) to the Vista Lake summer months. Campsites: Jo9 Larry's Hikers must be able to ford streams, find I I 760 m their own routes and make their own 0 2 5 10 Meadows. After climbing Deception viewpoint on Highway 93. Explore the Egypt Camp (Night 1), MI22 Mystic Valley Miles This trail begins at the Mosquito Creek Pass, re-join the access trail at Lake area en route. After climbing over (Night 2), Cdl Hint's Park (Night 3), Cr37 minimal impact camps. Use restrictions may trailhead (off the Icefields Parkway) and Ptannigan Lake. Campsites: Skl 1 Gibbon Pass, the trail meanders past a series of Block Lakes Jtmction (Night 4), Jo29 apply. Campsites: Mostly random camping. climbs over North Molar Pass through some Baker Lake (Night 1), Skl8 Merlin scenic lakes before final descent to the high Badger Pass Jtmction (Night 5), Jol8 One designated campsite near the Dolomite of the most extensive alpine meadows in Meadows (Night 2). Topo!rraphic way. Campsites: El3 Egypt Lake (Night l); Johnston Creek (Night 6), Jo9 Larry's Creek/Siffleur River jtmction. Last night at THIS IS NOT A TOPOGRAPHIC MAP AND Banff National Park. Campsite: Mol 8 Fish maps: 82 N/8, 82 N/9, 82 0 /5, Re 14 Shadow Lake (Night 2); Tw7 Twin Lakes Camp (Night 7). Topo!rraphic maps: Mol 8 Fish Lakes campsite. Topographic IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ROUTE FINDING Lakes. Topographic map: 82 N/9 82 0 /12 (Night 3). Topo~raphic maps: 82 0 /4, 82 1 82 0 /4, 82 0 /5. maps: 82 /9, 82 16.