How to get here: Redearth Creek
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Rating: Moderate
Distance: 14km
Elevation gain: 440m
Allow: 4 to 5 hours one way
Trailhead: The Redearth Creek parking lot off of the Trans-Canada Highway 19.6km west of the Town of Banff. This is our most popular route into Shadow Lake Lodge. You can hike or bike (10.5km) on the old fire road, and easy-to-follow trail.
From the parking lot, the trail is a gradual climb on a wide, tree fringed dirt road. At the 7km mark, the trail meets the Lost Horse campground and continues on to a signed junction at approximately 10.5km. Turn right (northeast) off of the fire road towards Shadow Lake. All bikes are to be locked at the provided bike rack at this point. The path steepens briefly, then levels out for the last 2.4km to the lodge. This last part of the trip will take you approximately 30 - 40 minutes.
