Alberta · Hiking

Skoki Mountain Route

4.3 mi
round trip
3,107 ft
climb
8,746 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Skoki Mountain Route is an out-and-back trail, 4.3 miles each way (8.7 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 7,040 ft and 8,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 630 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Peaks within about 3 miles include Fossil Mountain, Oyster Peak and Brachiopod Mountain. For camping, Baker Lake Camp Sk11 and Red Deer Lakes SK19 are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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Oyster Peak Route

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Fairview Lookout

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Fossil Mountain Route

~1 min drive

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Mount Victoria Route

~26 min drive

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Conditions and forecast

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

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