Heart Creek Trail

Hiking trail Canmore, Alberta, Canada

What to expect

The Heart Creek Trail is a 4.0-km out-and-back trail that follows a narrow creek canyon over 7 bridges to a hidden waterfall. The trail is considered moderately challenging and takes an average of 1 hour and 47 minutes to complete. It's a popular area for birding, hiking, and rock climbing, and is suitable for families with older toddlers. The trail is well-maintained and easy to follow, with man-made bridges and scenic views. In the winter, the trail can be icy and slippery, and micro spikes or crampons are recommended. The trail is open year-round and is a great introductory hike into nature for small children, with opportunities to see animals and throw rocks. The waterfall at the end is a nice reward, although it may not be visible during summer foliage

Plan your family visit to the Heart Creek Trail with these blog insights 👇

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Exciting Things to Do in Canmore with Kids

Exciting Things to Do in Canmore with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Heart Creek Trail, a short and relatively easy hike that is perfect for families with young children

Highlights: The family enjoyed stopping and playing in the creek and crossing the many bridges along the way ✨