An iconic road to Kicking Horse Pass in the Canadian Rockies
Canada, north-america
25.8 km
1,683 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, road trippers! Kicking Horse Pass is calling your name!
Perched way up high at 1,683 meters (that's 5,521 feet for my American friends!), this epic mountain pass straddles the Alberta/British Columbia border, right in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We're talking Yoho and Banff National Parks kinda views.
The entire 25.8 km (or 16 glorious miles) is paved, making it a smooth ride for most vehicles. You'll cruise from Lake Louise (Banff) to Field (Yoho) along the Trans-Canada Highway, which was blasted through here back in '62. Fun fact: you're actually hitting the highest point on the entire Trans-Canada Highway right here!
Keep your eyes peeled though, this area's known for rockslides, debris flows, and even the occasional avalanche. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, steeped in history. Legend has it, Kicking Horse Pass got its name when a geologist named Dr. Hector got, well, *kicked* by his horse right here back in 1858! So, yeah, watch your step and enjoy the ride!
Where is it?
An iconic road to Kicking Horse Pass in the Canadian Rockies is located in Canada (north-america). Coordinates: 52.5855, -104.5597
Road Details
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 25.8 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,683 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 52.5855, -104.5597
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