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- To Fairmont trailhead. Go through the roundabout and follow the signs to the trailhead.
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- Sign to trailhead past the Fairmont roundabout
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- Fairmont trailhead
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Spray River Loop
Banff, Alberta, Canada
This fun family trail takes you out along the rushing Spray River and back to Banff. It’s suggested that you start at the Fairmont Banff Springs, as the trailhead is well marked and easier to locate. The trail is all doubletrack and connects to Goat Creek if you decide to be adventurous and ride to Canmore.Ride Spray River as an easy loop, or an out-and-back; the choice is yours. The trail is an easy pedal and exposes you to some great views of the surrounding mountains. As it is a multi-use trail, please yield to pedestrians and horses.
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Trail Stats
Distance: 11.3 km
Time: 1 - 2 hrs
Elevation Gain: 105 m
Elevation Loss: 134 m
Min Elevation: 1,390 m
Max Elevation: 1,453 m
Technical Rating: Beginner
Physical Rating: Easy
Season: June - October
Permit Required: Yes (Park Pass)
Time: 1 - 2 hrs
Elevation Gain: 105 m
Elevation Loss: 134 m
Min Elevation: 1,390 m
Max Elevation: 1,453 m
Technical Rating: Beginner
Physical Rating: Easy
Season: June - October
Permit Required: Yes (Park Pass)
Trail Location
Trailhead:
Fairmont Banff Springs trailhead is located at the back of the hotel. Drive/ride straight through the roundabout towards the parking garage. Keep going past the parking garage to the small carpark at the end of the road. The trailhead is well signed and starts here.
To access the trail via the Bow Falls parking lot, park at Bow Falls and ride over the Golf Course bridge. The trailhead is about 200 meters on your left once you cross the bridge. It’s not as well marked; keep your eyes open.
GPS:
N51 09.650 W115 33.572 (Fairmont)
N51 09.892 W115 33.244 (Golf Course)
Fairmont Banff Springs trailhead is located at the back of the hotel. Drive/ride straight through the roundabout towards the parking garage. Keep going past the parking garage to the small carpark at the end of the road. The trailhead is well signed and starts here.
To access the trail via the Bow Falls parking lot, park at Bow Falls and ride over the Golf Course bridge. The trailhead is about 200 meters on your left once you cross the bridge. It’s not as well marked; keep your eyes open.
GPS:
N51 09.650 W115 33.572 (Fairmont)
N51 09.892 W115 33.244 (Golf Course)
Downloads
Map: click here
GPS Map (GPX): click here
Google Earth: click here
BVMBA: click here
Trail Report: click here
Google Earth trail view only works if you have the program; download it here (free)
GPS Map (GPX): click here
Google Earth: click here
BVMBA: click here
Trail Report: click here
Google Earth trail view only works if you have the program; download it here (free)