Sunset Lookout
Look past the horizon and vertical for a terrific view of the rivers below.
Plan Around Sunset Lookout
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Sunset Lookout Details
Another of Banff National Park's old fire tower locations, it's no wonder there are terrific views from the Sunset Lookout trail. For even better views, take the 1.6 kilometer (1 mile) branch off the trail to take in the nearly-vertical view of the confluence of the Alexandra and North Saskatchewan rivers below. The trailhead for this hike is off of Highway 93 North, 16.5 kilometers (10.25 miles) north of the Saskatchewan Crossing.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
9 km
Estimated time
3.5 hrs
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunset Lookout
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1.0 mi away
Sunset Pass and Sunset Lookout
The challenging hike up Sunset Pass results in spectacular views at Sunset Lookout.
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Sunset Pass
From the top of Sunset Pass, look left and right and all around for stunning vistas.
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Rampart Creek
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9.7 mi away
Glacier Lake
One of the largest backcountry lakes in Banff National Park is accessible via this suggested two-day hike.
9.7 mi away
Glacier Lake
Though it has a cold name, the Glacier Lake trail is actually snow-free early in the season.
