The Top 13 Mountain Passes in Alberta
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Alberta and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
The view is terrific. Round tour to do well in one day. Easy climbing in a short place
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Beautiful hike with breathtaking views of the Sentinel Pass. The descent was quite tough as the route was only marked by cairns and ran along loose stones.
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great view into two valleys
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Mount Rundle stretches for over 12 kilometers from Banff to Canmore in the Bow River Valley. The mountain has seven prominent peaks and can be considered a small mountain range. …
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Howse Pass connects the North Saskatchewan River and Columbia River systems. While the North Saskatchewan River drains to the east and empties into Hudson Bay, the waters of the Columbia …
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This path leads directly out of the forest and over an open slope to the pass. This passage requires some concentration, because sometimes the trail is very narrow covered with …
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The return path leads downhill in a northerly direction at first steeply, but then steadily along a scree slope below Mount Edith. On the left is Mount Louis. You reach …
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A beautiful trail leads to the Burstall Pass, coming from Mudd Lake, near Spray Lake. You climb the glacier heights and cross the Burstall Creeks. The trail starts slightly and …
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very popular early season ride. You might see a bear, or an e-biker along the way. Best to stay clear and wait a little while until the road is clear
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Little Shovel Pass is situated at 2.240 meters and is a highlight along the Skyline Trail. It offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. This section of the Skyline Trail …
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