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Aylmer Lookout / Aylmer Pass
The full-day hike delivers 360-degree views from Aylmer Lookout.
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Aylmer Lookout / Aylmer Pass Details
Aylmer Lookout, a decommissioned fire lookout, is accessed by following the Stewart Canyon Trail from the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka to the canyon and continues along the shoreline until the climb begins. From the lookout, Lake Minnewanka sits below in all her brilliant blue glory. Plan for a full day to tackle this out and back (11.8 km each way) hike. Continue upwards for another 3.4 kilometers (2.1 miles) along the Aylmer Pass trail to open meadows of wildflowers and views of the Palliser Range. 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 is in the Lake Minnewanka day-use area off of Lake Minnewanka Road.
Difficulty
High
Distance
23.6 km
Estimated time
7.5 hrs
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Aylmer Lookout / Aylmer Pass
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3.8 mi away
Lake Minnewanka
Don't let this trail's gentle start fool you - this is one heck of a mountain biking trail.
3.8 mi away
Lake Minnewanka Shoreline Trail
This two-day hike in the backcountry is popular during the early and late hiking seasons in Banff National Park.
3.8 mi away
Stewart Canyon
This hike is short and sweet, with lots to occupy your time along the way.
4.2 mi away
Lake Minnewanka
The perfect spot an adventure, and only 11km outside of Banff.
4.8 mi away
Lake Minnewanka
The namesake of the Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive, there's plenty to keep you occupied at the "Water of the Spirits," named by the First Nations.
