Situated just minutes from the town of Banff, Cascade Ponds is a popular picnic and walking area at the base of Cascade Mountain. A network of small bridges connects several ponds, creating easy loops with stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks. It’s a favourite spot for families and photographers, especially in early morning or evening light when the water is calm and mirror-like.

Möchtegern-Bergziege

August 3, 2018

Road cycling

Beautiful little lakes in Banff National Park. The Legacy Trail leads to the Lake Minnewanka Loop. Invites for a rest.

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Karsten S.

August 19, 2019

Hiking

Cascade Ponds is a day area with fire pits (firewood available), picnic tables and toilets. Nice walk around the ponds. In the rain there are 2 shelters.

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1. Cascade Ponds – Lake Minnewanka loop from Prospect

72.8km

03:15

640m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Cascade Ponds loop from Larch

43.0km

01:44

250m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Cascade Ponds – Heritage Trail loop from Larch

94.4km

03:59

690m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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1. Cascade Ponds – Lake Minnewanka loop from Prospect

2. Cascade Ponds loop from Larch

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