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Parker Ridge Trail


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 41 attractions in Banff
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Attraction type: Hiking trail
Address: Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
Canada

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5 of 5 stars
2blue   45 contributions
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 18, 2009

I have hiked in many places through out the US and Canada and I have not found a hike offering so much for a moderate effort. What more could you ask for than views of the valley and back to your car, Big Horn sheep, wildflowers, Saskatchewan Glacier, Saskatchewan River Valley with the greenest lake I have ever seen, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
vickAtlanta   3 contributions
atlanta
Aug 15, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

We visited Banff & Jasper area in July 2008. The hike along parker ridge trail is rated among my Top 3 must do hikes when visiting the Canadian Rockies. We completed this as after dinner hike, after visiting the Columbia Icefield. It took us a round trip time of about 1 hr. I was climbing this trail with my 2... more

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5 of 5 stars
Walney-Geoff   6 contributions
Walney Island
Nov 2, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I walked the Parker Ridge trail in September 2006 on a warm day. The walk to the ridge was pleasant although the altitude took it's toll and towards the ridge we both found our legs were complaining. Once on the ridge the "summit" was soon reached and the views will last with me for ever - they... more

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5 of 5 stars
London_Toffeeman   62 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Jun 25, 2006
7
people found this review helpful

I second the previous viewers comments. The path to the Parker Ridge Summit is difficult, and even during mid-June, when I attempted it, snow on the trail was quite deep in places. Where it had begun to melt, the path was similar to a mudbath. I walked much of the way to the summit with another English couple, who eventually... more

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5 of 5 stars
ronnyber   186 contributions
Detroit, Michigan
Sep 19, 2004
3
people found this review helpful

A short but steep hike takes you to an incredible view of the Saskatchewan Glacier. Well worth it!! more

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Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada