This guide covers how to fill out a 3 day hiking trip to Banff National Park within a narrow window. This guide hits three of my all time favorite hikes in the area.
Day 1: Hike to the Ink Pots (7.5 miles, 1,850 ft. of elevation, 4-5 hours)
Day 2: Hike to Sentinel Pass ( 7.0 miles, 2,600 ft. of elevation, 4-5 hours)
Day 3: Hike the Lake Agnes - Big Beehive - Plain of Six Circuit (11.6 miles, 3,400 ft. of elevation, (6-7 hours)
Following this guide ensures you'll maximize your 3 days in Banff spent hiking some of the areas best trails! This is a busy itinerary. If you want to spend more time in town, considering skipping Yoho National Park on Day 1 or the Icefields Parkway on Day 3.