Alberta · Hiking

Fairview Lookout

An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

0.4 mi
round trip
274 ft
climb
6,150 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Fairview Lookout is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 5,900 ft and 6,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Field, about 12 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Fairview Mountain, The Little Beehive and The Big Beehive. Bridal Veil Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Lake Louise Overflow Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 9 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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