Lake Minnewanka Loop
A cycling route starting in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Overview
About this route
This is a great loop with fantastic mountain views. Park and start at the Cascade Pond parking lot. I like to do the loop clock-wise - it has many smaller climbs vs. the other way around that has one brutal climb. When at Lake Minnewanka (there are washrooms) - then venture further north on the trail along the lake. Also worthwhile if you have still lots of energy left: Veer off to Johnson Lake on your way back. Always carry bear spray with you when out and about on trails in this area ! And don't forget your park pass :-)
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- Duration
- 24.9 km
- Distance
- 285 m
- Ascent
- 285 m
- Descent
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- Avg. speed
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- Avg. speed
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Route quality
Waytypes & surfaces along the route
Waytypes
Quiet road
15 km
(60 %)
Road
8.6 km
(34 %)
Surfaces
Paved
9.9 km
(40 %)
Asphalt
9.2 km
(37 %)
Paved (undefined)
0.7 km
(3 %)
Undefined
15 km
(60 %)
Route highlights
Points of interest along the route
Point of interest after 0.2 km
Outhouse & great BBQ shelters - perfect for a picnic
Point of interest after 3.6 km
Great view of upper Bankhead / Cascade Mountain
Point of interest after 5.8 km
Washrooms
Point of interest after 8.2 km
View down into the valley to the old coal mine
Point of interest after 16.4 km
Outhouse
Point of interest after 18.5 km
Outhouse
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- Descent
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