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Cory and Edith Passes

Cory and Edith Passes near Banff, AB

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This trail was given a rating of 5 out of 5 stars

15 kms
7hours
difficult
Hiking
Summer
Banff, AB

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NTS Map: 082O04

Elevation Gain: 920 m (3,018 ft).

This 15 km loop trail is well worth the strenuous workout up 915m to the Cory Pass, around behind Mt. Edith, past Mt. Louis and through the Edith Pass on the way back to the trailhead.

From the Fireside Picnic area follow the trail 1 km to the Cory pass junction. You will then climb most of the 915 m over 4.5 km, eventually climbing well above the tree line. There are several points to stop to catch your breath and take photos on the way up. There is a tricky spot where the trail becomes indistinct on a sharp knoll on the ridge just before you come out of the trees. Watch the trail markers carefully.

Once through the Cory pass you will follow a rough trail for about 3.5 km through scree fields and across avalanche paths until you regain the main hiking trail at Edith Pass. Descend along the drainage through the forest between Mt. Norquay and Mt. Edith until you loop past the Cory Pass junction again and then to the Trailhead.

Directions:

The Fireside Picnic Area at the east end of the Bow Valley Parkway. Follow a 1 km access road from the Parkway to the picnic area. (See Map)

By Posted By: longleggedhiker - Fri Aug 13 16:12:55 EDT 2010 Upside A very fulfilling day trip with splendid alpine terrain and close-up views of the surrounding mountains. Downside Do be aware that this is one of the most difficult hikes in Banff National Park for strong hikers with good routefinding skills. This hike includes some very steep sections, a short section of downhill scrambling, and some rout finding. If you are not a seasoned hiker, you could have quite a miserable day out here. Comment This is the premier hike in the Banff area and a must-do for anyone who is in the proper shape. There is nothing like being close up and personal with the mountains.

This is a long and demanding day for anyone, with 13 km and 915 m of elevation gain that will require 7 hours to complete.

By Posted By: klshep - Thu May 11 22:42:55 EDT 2006 Upside great views, great workout, all within a few minutes from banff Downside none