Brewster Creek

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Brewster Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you along a well-used horse trail up the Brewster Creek Valley to the Sundance Lodge. The lodge is a private retreat run by Holiday on Horseback and services are for guests only.

This is an intermediate ride, best ridden in dry conditions. The trail is well worn and can be extremely muddy at times, especially in the spring and fall. Access is via Healy Creek or the Sundance Trail. When ridden from Healy Creek, the round trip is 21 km.

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Trail Stats

Distance: 17.2 km (return)
Time: 1.5 – 3 hrs
Elevation Gain: 358 m
Elevation Loss: 358 m
Min Elevation: 1,371 m
Max Elevation: 1,554 m
Technical Rating: Intermediate
Physical Rating: Moderate
Season: June - October
Permit Required: Yes (Park Pass)

Trail Location

Trailhead: Recommended access is via Healy Creek. From Hwy 1 take the Sunshine Road exit and drive for about 1 km to the Healy Creek parking area located to the left of the road. From there ride along Healy Creek for 2 km to the Brewster Creek trailhead.

GPS:
N51 09.233 W115 41.115 (Parking)
N51 09.453 W115 39.640 (Brewster)

Downloads

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Brewster Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you along a well-used horse trail up the Brewster Creek Valley to the Sundance Lodge. The lodge is a private retreat run by Holiday on Horseback and services are for guests only.

 

 


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