{"id":2122231,"date":"2022-04-27T12:10:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T12:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banffnationalpark.com\/?p=2122231"},"modified":"2022-07-04T13:35:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T13:35:14","slug":"four-easy-walks-and-hikes-that-make-banff-the-gem-of-the-canadian-rockies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banffnationalpark.com\/banff-activities\/banff-hiking\/four-easy-walks-and-hikes-that-make-banff-the-gem-of-the-canadian-rockies\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Easy Walks and Hikes That Make Banff the Gem of the Canadian Rockies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many different kinds of walks and hikes you can do in and around Banff National Park<\/a>. The park area contains over 1,500 km of trails for you to discover more than any other national park in the world. You can\u2019t possible see them all on one vacation (unless you had some sort of 5 year vacation). But you can at least get out and get a taste of Banff\u2019s hiking trail wonders. Here\u2019s the raw data on four great trails to get you started. They range from easy to moderate. If your body is a bit sore after some aggressive spring skiing<\/a>, leave your hotel<\/a> at your own pace and start at the Bow River Bridge and head away from the \u201chustle and bustle\u201d of Banff\u2019s six cars!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy Walk: Bow River Bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You are Pretty Likely to See an Elk or Two on your Casual Walks around Banff<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The path winds gently upwards alongside the Bow River which you can see flowing through the trees. The higher you get, the better the views are and it is pretty likely you will come across some grazing elk or deer on the way to drink some water. Soon enough, you will see across the valley the extremely impressive Banff Springs Hotel<\/a>. It looks like Draculas Castle or one of Madonna\u2019s homes. Same thing I suppose. There are a few different turn off options that you can do in summer but are a bit too icy outside the warmest months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The icon view of Banff Springs Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Eventually the path leads you to Surprise Corner where you can look over all the beauty of Banff. This is a great place to sit down and relax for a while after such an exhausting walk! It is also perfect for photos. The ultimate goal is just around the corner. The Banff Centre is a little hidden away from the town of Banff. You can finish your walk off with a swim and steam room in the Sally Borden gym. If this sounds like too much activity, then a beer or coffee is a nice alternative. You can take an equally beautiful short cut on the way back to town that will leave you right back to your hotel feeling somehow healthier but less strained!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy Hike: Silverton Falls Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a well-marked trail, with one of the tallest of many waterfalls in the Johnston Canyon area, yet it is usually less frequented by tourists than other trails, especially out of peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sound of the waterfall eases your mind<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To get here, start on the Rockbound Lake Trail, about 400 meters from the trailhead is the intersection of the Silverton Falls Trail and Rockbound\/Tower Lake Trail. Take a right and head towards the creek. Beside the creek is a old trail that once followed the creek bed. That path is now blocked with some logs. Turn left and immediately begin the switchbacks take you to an overlook for the falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n