Sulphur Mountain
Hike the switchbacks - or take the gondola - to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Plan Around Sulphur Mountain
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Sulphur Mountain Details
Whether you climb the switchbacks or take the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain the 360-degree views are spectacular. At the top, follow the 0.5 kilometer (0.3 mile) boardwalk along the ridge to Sanson Peak and the remains of the 1903 Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site. Plan for 4 hours as you climb 5.5 kilometers each way. More detailed trail descriptions and maps are available at Banff National Park and Parks Canada Visitor Centres, and remember when out on the trails that cell phone service is not reliable. The trailhead for this hike (or gondola ride) is at Upper Hot Springs off of Mountain Avenue.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
12 km
Estimated time
4 hrs
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Sulphur Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sulphur Mountain
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Sulphur Mountain while the map context is still fresh.
0.3 mi away
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station
The Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station was built in 1956-57 in support of the International Geophysical Year (July 1957 - December 1958)
0.8 mi away
Upper Hot Pool Residence
When it was build in 1934-36, the Upper Hot Pool Residence was considered remote.
1.5 mi away
Banff Springs Hotel
Built between 1911 and 1928, the Banff Springs Hotel sits at the foot of Sulphur Mountain.'
1.6 mi away
Golf Course Drive
This looped route if perfect for a family ride.
1.7 mi away
Cascades of Time Garden Buildings
Located within the Cascades of Time Garden in downtown Banff is the historic Cambrian Pavilion.
