The Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail stretches from Canmore (Alberta) to Banff. Axia designed a printed map for visitors who want to explore the 20 km scenic trail. Axia is an award-winning visual communications company specializing in wayfinding, branding and advertising for city, corporate and retail markets. Axia provides solutions to move people forward, companies upward and communities onward. Here, great ideas take flight. At Axia, we believe there is no such thing as a bad idea, just another step toward a winning solution. We encourage our Clients to participate in the design process because their input is based on insight and passion. Our motto is simple. “Provide the best creative solutions for the best clients for the best results– and have fun doing it”. Axia Creative, formerly known as Mayfield Creative, is located in West Palm Beach, Florida with a client base that covers the entire US, parts of Canada and over 19 Caribbean territories. Todd Mayfield is the President and cofounder of Axia Creative. He has over 29 years of wayfinding, brand development, advertising and print graphics experience. He is also an accomplished fine artist and illustrator. Todd has earned numerous awards for design excellence and profound respect among his peers. His work has been featured in various industry magazines and books such as Print, Signs of the Times and American Corporate Identity. Currently, his company has a loyal client base from California to the Caribbean and parts of Canada. AXIACREATIVE.COM
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Valley View Day Use Area 8km Cascade Ponds Day Use Area 16km 1 1 742 R U N D L E R A N G E The Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail is a multi- use recreational pathway connecting the towns of Canmore and Banff. The scenic trail is 20 km long with minimal elevation change. It follows the Bow River and offers spectacular views of the valley. Trail Etiquette • Be aware and respectful of others • Stay on the right side of the path • Slow down and pass with care • Travel in control at all times Legend Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail Trail Connections to Town Centres Other Trails Highways Information Centres Washrooms Rest Areas Paved Accessible Trail (easy) Mostly Smooth Trail (moderate) Uneven Rocky Trail (difficult) Tourism Canmore Kananaskis Visitor Information Centre Banff Visitor Information Centre EHAGAY NAKODA RANGE Goat Creek Trail Rundle Riverside Trail Rocky Mountain Legacy Trailhead (Canmore) Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre Rocky Mountain Legacy Trailhead (Banff) 20km S m i t h D o r r i e n S p r a y T r a i l Banff Ave Norquay Rd Canmore Banff Calgary Lake Louise Image Source: ESRI World Imagery Mount Norquay Cascade Mountain B o w V a l l e y T r a i l B e n c h l a n d s T r a i l Main St Ha-Ling Peak Canmore Nordic Centre N
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R U N D L E R A N G E
The Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail is a multi-use recreational pathway connecting the towns of Canmore and Banff. The scenic trail is 20 km long with minimal elevation change. It follows the Bow River and offers spectacular views of the valley.
Trail Etiquette
• Be aware and respectful of others• Stay on the right side of the path• Slow down and pass with care• Travel in control at all times
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Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail
Trail Connections to Town Centres
Other Trails
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Information Centres
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Rest Areas
Paved Accessible Trail (easy)
Mostly Smooth Trail (moderate)
Uneven Rocky Trail (difficult)
Tourism Canmore KananaskisVisitor Information Centre
Banff Visitor Information Centre
E H A G A Y N A K O D A R A N G E
Goat Creek Trail
Rundle Riverside Trail
Rocky Mountain Legacy Trailhead (Canmore)Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre
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Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail Easy
This trail is a multi-use recreational paved pathway between the Town of Canmore and the Town of Banff. The scenic trail is 20km long and has minimal elevation change. It follows the Bow River and offers spectacular views of the valley. It’s official trailhead is located at the Travel Alberta Visitor information Centre where public parking is also available. Users can also travel between the two town centres, linking the Legacy Trail with different pathways, cycling lanes or sidewalks, for a total of 23km.
Visitor Centres
Banff Visitor Information Centre
224 Banff Avenue, BanffPhone: 403-762-1550
Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre
2801 Bow Valley Trail, CanmorePhone: 403-678-5277
Tourism Canmore Kananaskis Visitor Information Centre
907 7th Avenue, CanmorePhone: 403-678-1295
In case of an emergency, call 911
Goat Creek Trail Intermediate
This trail can be combined with the Legacy Trail for the more adventurous people. It is a multi-use dirt fire road between the Banff Springs Hotel and the Goat Creek parking lot on the Spray Lakes / Smith Dorien Road (Hwy 742). The trail hugs the Rundle Mountain Range and follows Goat Creek. It is 19km long and has a 150m elevation change. The trail is easier from Canmore to Banff as it goes downhill in a Westerly direction.
Rundle Riverside Trail Advanced
This trail can also be combined with the Legacy Trail for the advanced mountain bikers and trail runners. It is a technical singletrack trail that runs along the southern bank of the Bow River. This trail spans 19km and has about 300m of elevation change between the Banff Springs Golf Course and the Canmore Nordic Centre.
ROAMVisit Roamtransit.com for more information.
The ROAM buses conveniently connect the Town of Canmore and the Town of Banff for an easier return option after a trip on the Legacy Trail. All buses have bike racks and run every hour between the two towns. The fare is $6 for adults (half price for children and seniors) and the service is available between 6am and 9pm weekdays, as well as 9am and 7pm on weekends and holidays.
