Crystal Ridge Route

Crystal Ridge Route is a 2.4-mile loop in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 6,740 ft and 8,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,710 ft of climbing over the route. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Field, about 19 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crystal Ridge, North Crowfoot Mountain and Centre Crowfoot Mountain. Bow Glacier Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mosquito Creek Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.