Der Stanley Glacier Trailhead befindet sich am Highway 93 im Kootenay National Park, nur 15 Kilometer südlich von Castle Junction und 45 Kilometer von Banff, Alberta, entfernt. Es liegt 95 Kilometer nördlich von Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia.
Take the Trans-Canada Highway west from Banff and when you reach Castle Junction turn left onto Highway 93. Follow Highway 93 for 8.4 miles (13.5 kilometers) and the parking area is on your left. The trailhead is marked by a footbridge over the Vermilion River.
For the best weather and trail conditions, visit Stanley Glacier between June and September and avoid attempting the hike on days with rain or high winds. Rain limits visibility and wind make it hazardous to hike through the burned forest.
The Canadian Rockies offer a wealth of glacier viewing opportunities, ranging from helicopter flights to treks across ice. Many of the most accessible glaciers are located along the Icefield Parkway, which lines the Columbia Icefield—home to numerous glaciers such as the Athabasca Glacier. Guided hikes and ice-crawling vehicle tours can take you out onto the ice itself.
