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4.8 miles
Distance
502 ft
Climb
-566 ft
Descent
01:33:32
Avg time
-64 ft
Altitude change
5,687 ft
Altitude min
6,016 ft
Altitude max
5,751 ft
Altitude start
5,689 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-39.8%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,438 ft
Distance flat
01:33:32
Avg time
Ross Lake Details
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Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed. -
Riding AreaBanff National Park
Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePrimitive
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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This trail starts behind the Chateau Lake Louise as a double track for the first third. It then keeps narrowing into a winding single trac ending at Ross lake.
Ross Lake Trail is no longer maintained by Parks Canada and mountain biking is now prohibited.
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You go up to the trailhead right behind the Chateau Lake Louise.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to ross-lake trailhead
(51.417000, -116.210910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ross Lake
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Where is Ross Lake located?
Ross Lake is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.417, -116.21091.
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How hard is Ross Lake?
Ross Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Ross Lake?
Ross Lake has 502 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 566 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,687 ft to 6,016 ft.
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How long is Ross Lake?
Ross Lake is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
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