Backroads

CRADLED BY TOWERING PINES AND PEAKS : Deluxe Camping

Johnston Canyon Campground

Kootenay (1 night): In a grove of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir, our picturesque campground rests in an area rich with wildlife.

Kicking Horse Campground

Yoho (2 nights): You'll enjoy the dramatic Rockies setting in this Yoho National Park campground.

Lake Louise Campground

Lake Louise (2 nights): View stunning Mount Temple, the region's highest peak, in the light of the setting sun before bedding down in your tent by the Bow River.

Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Levels 1 to 2 1 Route Option Available
• 5 miles
• 1000 – 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 2

• Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options Available
• 5.2, 5.8 miles
• 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 3

• Level 2 1 Route Option Available
• 6.3 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Level 3 2 Route Options Available
• 7.5, 8.6 miles
• 1500 - 2000 feet elevation gain

Day 5

• Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
• 5.2, 7.2 miles
• 1500 - 2500 feet elevation gain

Day 6

• Levels 2 to 3  1 Route Option Available
• 6.2 miles
• 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain

While most routes on this trip are rated Levels 1 to 3 according to mileage, this scale does not account for terrain & elevation gain, which increases the difficulty level of this trip.