Alberta · Hiking

Mount Niblock Route

1.3 mi
round trip
2,856 ft
climb
9,493 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mount Niblock Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 7,200 ft and 9,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,570 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Field, about 10 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Devil's Thumb, Mount St. Piran and The Big Beehive. Bridal Veil Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Lake O'Hara Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 8 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.

  • Nearby · Lake Agnes Trail · Moraine Lake Highline Trail · Fairview Lookout

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Conditions and forecast

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

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