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Sunshine Meadows – Rock Isle Lake loop from Banff Sunshine Village

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Sunshine Meadows – Rock Isle Lake loop from Banff Sunshine Village

Moderate

5.0

(4)

24

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Sunshine Meadows – Rock Isle Lake loop from Banff Sunshine Village

02:11

7.14km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Banff National Park

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

1

119 m

Sunshine Village Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

2

150 m

Sunshine Meadows

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sunshine Meadows lie on an average 2300m high plateau.
Here you have the opportunity to take a high mountain hike with relatively little slope.
Wildflowers and other alpine plants …

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3

1.90 km

Rock Isle Lake

Highlight • Lake

One of three lakes in the Sunshine Meadows with crystal clear water against a magnificent mountain backdrop. This one has a small island in the middle.

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4

2.31 km

Grizzly Cub in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

Highlight • Natural

Here you can also watch little grizzlys frolicking in the meadows (if you're lucky). We only had bear bells, but many other hikers had bear spray for safety.
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5

2.95 km

View of the Lakes in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

4.50 km

View of the Mountains in Banff National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

7.14 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

744 m

261 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

1.19 km

979 m

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Highest point (2,350 m)

Lowest point (2,170 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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-11°C

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