Canmore Self-Guided Tours
Karst Spring Trail
This mountain biking and hiking trail starts at the Mount Shark Parking Lot, just past the Canmore Nordic Centre, and is popular with families for its gentle elevation gain and easy rating. The first half of the 9.5-km (6-mi) trail (return) is open to mountain bikers, after which the hiking trail follows a boardwalk and climbs to the spring on a rock face, where boulders and driftwood are covered in vibrant green moss.
Grotto Canyon Hiking Trail
This easy to moderate hiking trails starts at the Grotto Mountain trailhead and leads into a narrow, limestone canyon that is also popular with rock climbers. At the end of the canyon, hikers can proceed a short distance to a waterfall or can continue up to a wide valley of hoodoos.
Ribbon Falls Trail
Ribbon Falls is both a hiking and mountain biking trail in Kananaskis Country that leads to Ribbon Lake and a campground. The first 4 km (2.5 mi) of the trail is open to mountain bikers, while the remaining 4 km (2.5 mi) is more strenuous and involves three sets of chains to maneuver up a cliff.
Mount Shark Mountain Biking Trail System
The system of trails starts at the Mount Shark parking lot and consists of easy to moderate riding on gravel and cinder fire roads. The trail takes in scenic and rolling terrain but should not be confused with the Karst Spring Trail, which starts in the same place.
Quaite Creek Valley Hike
The Quaite Creek Valley Trail is a relatively short and easy hike leading to a backcountry campground. The trail is approximately 4.5 km (3 mi) each way.
Stoney Mountain Biking Trail
This trail begins at the Barrier Dam in Kananaskis Country and is a leisurely ride on gravel and dirt tracks with limited elevation gain. The trail is approximately 30 km (19 mi) long (return) and takes approximately five hours to complete.
Centennial Ridge North Approach Hiking Trail
This difficult hiking trail is approximately 21 km (13 mi) long (return) and climbs to Centennial Ridge on Mount Allan. Hikers can find the trailhead just before the Alpine Resort Haven exit along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Goat Creek Trail
The Goat Creek Trail runs for 18 km (11 mi) between Canmore and Banff along a a gravel and double dirt track. The trail is easy to moderate and is mostly downhill if mountain bikers start at the Canmore end. Starts at Spray Lakes road and ends at the Banff Springs Hotel.
Buller Pass Hiking Trail
This Canmore hike is approximately 13.5 km (8 mi) long return and is rated difficult for its demanding climb to Buller Pass. Highlights include steep, rocky slopes, rock arches and caves, a scenic waterfall and several creek crossings.
Heart Creek Hiking Trail
Hikers can find this popular trail at the Heart Creek/Lac des Arcs exit along the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Canmore. The forest trail crosses Heart Creek several times and gently climbs to a hidden waterfall.
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