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Spray River West and East
Choose East or West - both are best when it comes to these two trails.
Plan Around Spray River West and East
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Spray River West and East Details
Though two separate trails, Spray River West and East are oftentimes hiked together to make a longer day of it out on the trails. The relatively easy trails follow rolling terrain along either side of the Spray River; walk around The Fairmont Banff Springs to join the two trails for the longer hike. 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 Spray River East trailhead at Golf Course Road to Spray River Bridge is 5.6 kilometers one way (3.5 miles), and the Spray River West Trailhead to the Spray River Bridge is 5.7 kilometers one way (3.5 miles).
Difficulty
Low
Distance
12 km
Estimated time
3.5 hrs
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Spray River West and East
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Spray River West and East
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Spray River West and East while the map context is still fresh.
77.1 mi away
Hillsdale Meadow
One of the richest habitats and easiest traveled routes for wildlife is found here in Hillsdale Meadow.
123.9 mi away
The Columbia Icefield Centre and Athabasca Glacier
Begin your exploration of the area here, at the Columbia Icefield Centre.
125.0 mi away
Wilcox Pass
Hike from the Wilcox Creek Campground to Wilxcox pass on the historical outfitter trail.
125.1 mi away
Sunwapta Falls
Fifty-six kilometers (35 miles) south of the Town of Jasper is where you'll find this class six waterfall.
125.2 mi away
Wilcox Pass
Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep when hiking this trail.
