Trail Locations

A pleasant hike to the Cave and Basin Visitor Centre where one can eat their lunch and take in the exhibits. Note that you need your park pass to get in but you can share your pass with several other people.

From the Bus Depot, along the river path, across the road bridge, along the river path and then we did the entire Marsh Loop (2.8 km), back to the Cave and Basin where we had lunch, then we did Marsh Boardwalk, the river path to the foot bridge and across then along the river path back to the Bus Depot. … Read More

Up to the Mtn Ridge but not to Fire lookout and return same way

Daffern Vol 1 #4, 4A Two interpretive trails and potential return via TransCanada Trail to Barrier Parking

Approx. 8 km and 200 m elevation gain

Up to the lookout and return same way

Starts from Bob Creek recreation area. Lovely open, wide ridge with views of Rockies and foothills. Great in flower season – lots of Balsam Root and 50 other flowers counted on hike June 6, 2024. Suitable for B2 hikers, and B1’s who want to enjoy the flowers. Approx. hiking time 4 hours, but add extra for picture taking and lunch. … Read More

Daffern 4th Edition Vol. 2 #37A

Interpretive trail near Warspite Lake and beyond Daffern V1 – 99

Hike to Black Prince Lake in a cirque below the north face of Mt. Warspite Daffern V1 – 99

Hike to Black Prince Lake in a cirque below the north face of Mt. Warspite and along the ridge above the lake(s). In summer, lake dries up to smaller lakes. Daffern V1 – 99

Daffern V1 – 99

Warspite Cascades, go around lake to avalanche slope, rock slide and waterfall Daffern V1 – 99

Warspite Col – steep hike Daffern V1 – 99

From Black Prince parking, across Smith-Dorrien to access High Rockies Trail, turn left on HRT. After parking in the Black Prince parking lot, you’ll need to walk 300m back to the Smith-Dorrien Highway. Carefully cross the highway and you’ll find the sign for the Blackshale Suspension Bridge trailhead a little to the left.