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Minnewanka Trail loop from LM8

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Minnewanka Trail loop from LM8

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Minnewanka Trail loop from LM8

03:07

8.17km

570m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Banff National Park

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207 m

Minnewanka Trail

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Minnewanka Trail stretches from the west side of Lake Minnewanka along the north shore which breathtaking views of Mount Inglismaldie and Mount Girouard. It passes six backcountry campsites and several …

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4.04 km

View of Lake Minnewanka from Mount Aylmer Lookout

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From here you can see the entire Lake Minnewanka, snow-covered peaks and gullies. Today the lookout is mainly a treeless alpine meadow, but if you look closely, you can still …

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8.17 km

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Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

Surfaces

7.77 km

390 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Minnewanka Trail loop from LM8

Minnewanka Trail

View of Lake Minnewanka from Mount Aylmer Lookout

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