Alberta · Hiking

Devon Lakes Route

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

0.9 mi
round trip
264 ft
climb
7,393 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Devon Lakes Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 7,270 ft and 7,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Field, about 22 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Molarstone Peak, Mosquito Mountain and Minnow Peak. For camping, Fish Lakes Camground and Camp (random camping) are within about 6 miles. 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Devon Lakes Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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