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Minnewanka Trail

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Canada

Alberta

Minnewanka Trail

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Minnewanka Trail

02:38

30.1km

320m

Mountain biking

With stunning views of shimmering Lake Minnewanka, this tour takes you along the lake's north shore. The mountains rise dramatically on both sides, providing a constant backdrop of postcard-worthy panoramas. Please note, however, that the trail is closed to bicycling from July 10th to mid-September.

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by Canada's Alberta

Last updated: April 11, 2025

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Banff National Park

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473 m

Lake Minnewanka

Highlight • Lake

Lake Minnewanka is a beautiful glacial lake and the second longest lake in the Canadian Rockies at 21 kilometers long and 142 meters deep. It is fed by the rushing …

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1.73 km

Stewart Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

The Cascade River flows through the canyon into Lake Minnewanka. The water is crystal clear.

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8.15 km

Minnewanka Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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15.0 km

Warden's Cabin

Highlight • Historical Site

Located next to Minnewanka Trail, the warden's cabin with its two sheds is a historical site and a popular spot to take a break and then turn around.

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30.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

1.28 km

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

1.49 km

229 m

112 m

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (1,480 m)

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Monday 25 May

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February 28, 2025

With stunning views of shimmering Lake Minnewanka, this tour takes you along the lake's north shore. The mountains rise dramatically on both sides, providing a constant backdrop of postcard-worthy panoramas. Please note, however, that the trail is closed to bicycling from July 10th to mid-September.
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