Alberta · Hiking

Johnston Canyon Trail

Johnston Canyon TrailPhoto: larsjuh, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
3.3 mi
round trip
2,386 ft
climb
5,752 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Johnston Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail, 3.3 miles each way (6.6 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 5,080 ft and 5,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,450 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is boardwalk. The nearest town is Banff, about 13 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hillsdale Ridge and Mount Ishbel. Marguerite Falls and Upper Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Johnston Canyon Campground and Larry's Camp 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

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