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Larch Valley
Larch valley provides some great views and alpine meadow terrain at all times of the year. In mid to late September the larch's needles turn brilliant gold, making this hike a special treat. Access: Park in the main parking lot for Moraine Lake, 14 km (20 minutes) from Lake Louise drive. |
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The Two Teahouse Tour
This combination of trails connects the Lake Agnes teahouse and the Plain of Six Glaciers teahouse into a loop. The combination of scenery, food and hiking makes a great mountain day. Access: Park at the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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Lake Agnes Teahouse
The well-graded trail and teahouse on its shore make Lake Agnes a very popular hike. Part of the trail is shared with horses. Access: Park in the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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Bow Glacier Falls
This open trail follows the shore of Bow Lake, goes over some ancient moraines, traverses the rocky rubble of newer moraines and leaves the hiker facing the towering Bow Falls that pour off of Bow Glacier and the Wapta Icefield. Access: The trailhead is located at the Bow Lake/Num-ti-Jah Lodge parking lot, a 35 minute drive from Lake Louise on the #93 North, the Icefields Parkway. |
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Sheol Valley
Sheol Valley is a lovely small valley with a unique beauty of its own. It is a continuation of the Saddleback Pass trail. Access: Park in the main Lake Louise parking lot, preferably the upper lot. Trails leaving from these lots draw the hiker to the right, to the lakeshore. Instead head left and uphill to find this trail. Do not take the turnoff for the Fairview Lookout. |
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Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse & Viewpoint
An open trail that follows the shore of Lake Louise and continues into the back of the valley. It can end at the teahouse or at the viewpoint a short distance beyond. Access: Park at the main parking lot for Lake Louise (the lake). |
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Helen Lake
The trail makes a moderate climb up through loose forest that continues to open up. It levels out in a large open meadow, then there is another short climb to a small lake below a headwall. The trail may be made longer by continuing on to Dolomite Pass (a short, steep climb beyond the lake). Access: The trailhead is located 33 km or 20 miles north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway (Highway #93N). |
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Consolation Lake
A gentle hike through forest leads to a glacial lake surrounded by large rocks. Access: Park at the main parking lot for Moraine Lake. |
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Emerald Basin
A flat stroll along the shore of Emerald Lake followed by a short, steep climb through forest and ending with a gentle climb through forest to Emerald Basin. The basin is an open cirque surrounded by cliffs, a glacier and small waterfalls. On the return trip, complete the circuit of Emerald Lake if you have time. Access: Park at the main Emerald Lake parking lot, about 20 minutes drive from Field, BC in Yoho National Park. |
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Saddleback Pass
Saddleback Pass is a steep, but rewarding hike to a high pass that overlooks the peaks around Paradise Valley. It includes avalanche slopes, old-growth forest, talus slope and alpine meadow landscapes. Access: Park in the main Lake Louise parking lot, preferably the upper lot. Trails leaving from these lots draw the hiker to the right, to the lakeshore. Instead head left and uphill to find this trail. Do not take the turnoff for the Fairview Lookout. |
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Paradise Valley & the Giant Steps
This trail loops through an entire valley providing great scenery and a variety of landscapes, from an old-growth forest and alpine meadows to rocky talus slope. The Giant Steps waterfall is a nice highlight. Access: The trailhead is located a five minute drive up the Moraine Lake road from Lake Louise Drive. |
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Eiffel Lake
A well switch-backed trail that starts out with a steep hill, then levels off near the rear of the valley. Access: Park in the main parking lot at Moraine Lake. |
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The Little Beehive
Beginning with the hike to Lake Agnes, the Little Beehive takes the hiker to an expansive view over the Bow Valley. Part of the trail is shared with horses. Access: Park at the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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The Big Beehive
Beginning with the hike to Lake Agnes (and its teahouse), the Big Beehive features a beautiful larch forest and views over Lake Louise, Lake Agnes and Mirror Lake. Access: Park at the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise. |
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Sentinel Pass, via Larch Valley
A continuation of the Larch Valley trail, Sentinel Pass provides rugged mountain views over the Valley of the 10 Peaks and Paradise Valley. The Grand Sentinel is a rock spire visible from the pass. Access: Park at the main Moraine Lake parking lot at the end of Moraine Lake Road, 14 km (20 min drive) from Lake Lake Louise Drive. |
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