Difficulty: moderate

Round trip: 7 km

Hiking Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours 

Elevation Gain: 380 m

FitBit: approx. 11,700 steps and 124 flights of stairs

TRAIL HEAD

Marked: Yes

Facilities: Yes

How to get there: From Calgary drive west on Hwy 1 towards Lake Louise. Drive 162km and at Hwy 1A take the exit to go west. The road turns into Lake Louse Dr., continue on it until you reach the Lake Louise parking lot. If it is full, there is a shuttle parking lot down the highway.

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Trail Map

HIKE DETAILS

Your trailhead begins at the north end of Lake Louise (as seen in the map above). It is marked by a sign near some garbage bins, but the sign is small. To keep it simple, walk along the path by the lake in front of the chateau, and when the trail splits, keep right. From there just follow the wide trail.

It will be busy on the trail as this is a popular spot (you'll get that indication by the parking lot), but it is beautiful nonetheless. Along the way there is a small lookout over Lake Louise. Another viewpoint spot is at Mirror Lake and that is very nice, but just short ways up now is the final detestation of the tea house and Lake Agnes. Enjoy the views and a cup of tea (cash only) if you so desire!

Kid Friendly: yes
Dog Friendly: yes


-The majority of the hike is in the trees, but it still is warm on a hot sunny day. It then can be cooler and windy at the top, so bring layers. 
-There was still snow in early June, so be prepared for that if you go in the earlier or later months.
-For the tea house website click here.

Happy Hiking!

Difficulty: Easy

Round trip: 2.5 km

Hiking Time: 30 min - 1.5 hrs

Elevation Gain: 21 m

FitBit: approx. 4,000 steps and 7 flights of stairs

TRAIL HEAD

Marked: Yes

Facilities: Yes

How to get there: From Calgary drive west on Hwy 1 towards Canmore. Take exit 114 onto Hwy 1X and take the first left into the Bow Valley Campground. You can stop at the Park Ranger Station for an area map if you wish, otherwise continue driving towards the Whitefish Day Use Area. You will see your trail on the left just prior to the parking lot of the picnic area.

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HIKE DETAILS

Your trailhead is marked by the trail sign. Begin your hike soon arriving at a hiker sign pointing you to the right. Enjoy the views around you of the pond and the mountains so near! If you desire take your time to read the interpretive signs along the way.

It's a short trail, but perhaps not one to rush through else it be a waste of time. Enjoy your walk and what it has to offer. Sometimes it's as simple as that :)

Kid Friendly: yes
Dog Friendly: yes

Happy Hiking!