Hike Details
- Difficulty: 4/6 (Difficult)
- Distance: 8.5km
- Duration: 5hrs
- Elevation: 950m
- Type: Out & Back
- Exposure: None
- Season: Jun - Oct
- Dogs: Yes (On Leash)
- Camping: No
- Wheelchairs: No
- Public Transport: No
- Strollers: No
Description
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Mount Fairview is a cracking hike that avoids all the crowds of the easier trails. The trail to Mount Fairview is fairly gradual for the most part, but rises more steeply up loose scree for the final third.
The summit offers a partial view of the lake below, as well as the mammoth surrounding peaks. There are a number of signs on this trail advising that you travel in groups of 4+, given the risk of encountering grizzly bears.
Navigation
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The trail: Some junctions or misleading side-trails. Check your map regularly. Phone signal in BC is not reliable when hiking. Always carry an OFFLINE map. I recommend and use AllTrails+ and Gaia Maps.
Camping
- Camping Possible: No
Hiking Season
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Jun - Oct is the recommended season for Mount Fairview. Outside of this period, the trail is: Full Snow Conditions - Avalanche Training Required
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Stroller Accessible: No
- Dog Friendly: Yes (On Leash)
Location & Access
- Public Transport: No
- From Vancouver: 8.5hr(s)
- Region: Banff National Park
- Trailhead: 51.41591, -116.21483
- Vehicle Requirement: Any Vehicle
Getting There
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Although there are no public transport options, some tours operate in the area including Moose Travel Network.
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Rent a car, or better still, reduce the demand for cars with Evo Car Share, Vancouver's car sharing network.
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