Cory & Edith Passes

Cory and !Edith Passes are beautiful hikes often linked together.A brief gentle descent lures you into a false sense of simplicity for the first 1/2 mile. Enjoy the warm up. It'll quickly break into a very steep ascent for most of the first 2/3 of the hike, breaking slightly towards the top. You'll start through light forest and mostly meadows on the way up, and upon entering the pass between the two mountains, you'll wind through smaller gravel and eventually larger stones as you descent. There is no scrambling, but be prepared for the loose terrain on the first portion of the descent. The views are absolutely stunning, so don't forget to stop and take it all in as you go.The remainder of the descent is through dense forest and follows a river, so water is in ample supply. The forest is beautiful, but the views of Banff and the surrounding area are limited. Expect to see fewer people on the way down than on the way up.