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Banff National Park
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maniboyflex
November 4, 2025
Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, is home to dramatic peaks, turquoise lakes, and vast backcountry trails. The Pilot Mountain section offers a quieter side of the park, with forested paths and ridges that reveal wide views of the Bow Valley and the summits around.
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4
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27.7km
07:39
480m
480m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
17.5km
07:41
1,510m
1,510m
Hike the difficult 10.9-mile Pilot Mountain Route in Banff National Park, gaining 4964 feet over 7 hours and 40 minutes.
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Elevation 1,600 m
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