C-Level Cirque Trail
A forest climb past historic mine remnants to a cirque below Cascade Mountain.
Route overview
Ascend to the cirque viewpoint and retrace the route.
The route climbs through forest and historic mining terrain to an open cirque. Stay on the maintained route because old mine features, loose ground and lingering snow create hazards away from the trail.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Banff National Park, Alberta
- Distance
- 7.6 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 455 m
- Best season
- Summer through early autumn
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No hiking permit; park entry required
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Snow, loose rock, mine hazards off trail, bears and fast weather
Highlights
Coal-mining history, Cascade Mountain, alpine cirque
Why find a buddy
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