The best running trails in the Rocky Mountains
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Running in the Rocky Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Rocky Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
113
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
4.0
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51
runners
2. Running loop from Downtown District
5.89km
00:37
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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4.5
(4)
50
runners
3. Running loop from Banff
9.72km
01:07
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
56
runners
4. Johnston Creek Valley – Upper Falls loop from Cottage Club Ghost Lake
5.06km
00:37
110m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
51
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
49
runners
6. Prairie Mountain loop from Priddis
8.21km
01:30
680m
680m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5.0
(2)
45
runners
7. Canmore Sulphur Pond – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Railway
11.7km
01:14
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
42
runners
8. Mine Meadow loop from Lions Park
20.0km
02:29
490m
490m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
40
runners
9. Iceline Summit loop from Lake Louise
20.6km
02:42
790m
790m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5.0
(1)
40
runners
10. Running loop from Jasper
4.71km
00:29
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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