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Canada AB-93 Difficulty: 6/10

Icefields Parkway (AB-93) - Banff to Jasper

Consistently rated among the top motorcycle touring roads on Earth. Slices through the spine of the Canadian Rockies past over 100 glaciers, Peyto Lake, Sunwapta Pass (6,677 ft), the Columbia Icefield, and Athabasca Falls.

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Distance
Distance
144 mi
232 km total run
Turns
Turns
310
2.2 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
6,785 ft
Bow Pass
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 6/10
3D Vector Trajectory
CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Lake Louise, AB End: Jasper, AB
Elevation Profile 3,300 – 6,785 ft
SUMMIT 6,785 FT
Bow Pass
Apex Density Index 2.2 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Rocky Mountain Powersports ~85 mi
Rocky Mountain House, AB • +1-403-845-3470
Adventure Touring Support | Emergency Tire & Repair
Brands: KTM, Yamaha, BRP, Independent Multi-brand
Bow Cycle Calgary ~89 mi
Calgary, AB • +1-403-288-5421
Dealership & Diagnostics | Emergency Tire & Repair
Brands: Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Husqvarna
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Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort & The Tree of Shame ~1931 mi
Robbinsville, NC

The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.

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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Lake Louise, AB 51.4254, -116.1773
Summit / High Point Bow Pass 6,785 FT Summit
End Destination Jasper, AB 52.8737, -118.0814
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Icefields Parkway (AB-93) - Banff to Jasper? ▼

Icefields Parkway (AB-93) - Banff to Jasper spans 144 miles and packs approximately 310 curves (2.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 3,300 ft - 6,785 ft (Bow Pass) and technical rating 6/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Lake Louise, AB (Latitude 51.4254, Longitude -116.1773) and finishes at Jasper, AB (Latitude 52.8737, Longitude -118.0814).

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