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OSM map layer · LineString
52.81, -117.86 · rel 18816093
52.81, -117.86 · rel 18816093
Skyline Trail
45,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Alberta · 52.81°N ·
117.86°W
45,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
6× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
2× Attraction
2× summit
Skyline trail (3days)
viewpoint ·
163 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Maligne Lake Cruise
Attraction ·
461 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lorraine Lake
viewpoint ·
134 m off route
20,8 km
46%
Mona Lake
viewpoint ·
70 m off route
23,9 km
53%
Mona Lake
viewpoint ·
73 m off route
23,9 km
53%
Notch
viewpoint ·
on the route
45,2 km
100%
Notch
viewpoint ·
on the route
45,2 km
100%
Amber Mountain
summit ·
88 m off route
45,2 km
100%
Notch Peak
summit ·
347 m off route
45,2 km
100%
Bridge No 4
Attraction ·
386 m off route
45,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Skyline Trail is 45.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Skyline Trail takes approximately 11h 15min to complete.
No, Skyline Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Skyline Trail starts near coordinates 52.7259, -117.6453.
Skyline Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Skyline Trail is maintained and managed by Parks Canada.