Alberta · Hiking

Survey Peak Route

An out-and-back trail, 5.2 miles each way (10 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

5.2 mi
round trip: 7,658 ft
climb: 8,760 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Survey Peak Route is an out-and-back trail, 5.2 miles each way (10 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 4,610 ft and 8,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,260 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Peaks within about 3 miles include Survey Peak. 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.

NearbyChephren · Two O'Clock Ridge route · Parker Ridge Trail

Make it a trip

Roamze builds the days around this trail: where to sleep, where to eat after, what to do if it rains. You change anything.

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Conditions and forecast

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