The Sawback Trail is Banff’s classic Front Range route. Starting at Johnston Canyon, we travel north over the course of five days and finish in Lake Louise.

Highlights include a tremendous diversity of terrain: mountain carved canyons, forested valleys, lakes and marshes, glaciers, high alpine country and the opportunity to see iconic Rocky Mountain wildlife like the elk, black bear and grizzly bear.

Accomodation:
This is a tent based trip. Tents are provided (3-men tent per two people) or you can bring your own.

Fitness level:
You will need to be an intermediate hiker with a good fitness level, capable of walking in the hills several days in a row. You will be carrying all your equipment including the tent, sleeping bag and some food (up to 50lbs).

Itinerary:
Day 1: Hike from Johnston Canyon to Luellen Lake (17km, 500m)
Day 2: Luellen Lake to Badger Pass Junction (7km, 150m)
Day 3: Rest day or day hike to Badger Pass and beyond (12km, 900m)
Day 4: Badger Pass to Baker Lake (16km, 550m)
Day 5: Baker Lake to Fish Creek via Skoki (14km)