Healy Pass
Long, gradual climb from Sunshine Village to a wide alpine pass — wildflower fields in summer, larches in autumn.
6h
18.4 km
655m
Sunshine Village parking
Conditions, access, and parking can change quickly. Check before going.
Plan notes
Best for
A full-day alpine outing without a scramble commitment.
Pair with
Sunshine Meadows if the gondola is running.
Access
Trailhead shares the Sunshine Village parking area. Free seasonal shuttle from Banff runs late June to mid-September.
Season
Best July through September. Wildflowers peak mid-July to mid-August; larches in mid-to-late September.
Safety
Bear habitat the entire route. Hike in groups, carry spray, and turn back if storms move in.
Wildlife
Grizzlies use these meadows. Stay alert and group up where the trail thins.
No-car note
Sunshine Village shuttle runs from Banff in the summer season.
From town
Short drive
