One of the easiest and most enjoyable activities in the park is hiking.
- The Fenland Loop Trail
It is a favorite spot for sighting white-tailed deer. In our experience, if you travel in the very beginning of summer, you are almost guaranteed to see a herd of deer. This pleasant mile-long trail loops around the forest, along the banks of Forty Mile Creek. - Banff Riverwalk
The trail follows the river and it is a very easy stroll on a wide trail through pine trees. As you get close to the falls, the river gets louder. You need to climb a few stairs, but nothing even a very young child can't handle. - Silverton Falls.
The trail to Silverton Falls is also off the Bow River Parkway.If you are still following the river, but the trail seems to have ended and you are walking through rough terrain, it is time to stop. It winds a bit, in an open area by the forest, and it is a bit steep, but this relatively hard part is very short. - Lake Louise Shore Walk
It was named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Queen Victoria's daughter. Even though it is a very popular trail, with lots of visitors at all times, this is where we saw a porcupine last year, among lots of ground squirrels, birds, and other creatures. - Castle Mountain
The stop for the trailhead is a bit farther. Once there, you can follow a short trail from the parking lot back towards the road.Even if you don't go to the end of the trail, it is a pleasant hike in the forest.