If you'd like a more level stroll, consider walking the banks of Lake Louise by traveling this route in reverse and turning around when you'd like.
Since it is an out and back take the Lake Agnes trail (making your hike a … If you are planning on visiting Lake Louise on a weekend or during the September Larch season, get there as early as possible. Lake Louise is a world-famous destination known for its stunning natural beauty and excellent hiking opportunities. Take in the scenery before continuing STRAIGHT ON the trail as it continues up the mountain. The Lake Louise Lakeshore trail could quite possibly be the most beautiful easy walk in Canada. The trail’s elevation change is 385 meters between Lake Louise and the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse.
3.5km - Take in the stunning Lake Agnes and have a cup of tea at the Teahouse. Snag a seat on the deck or at one of the picnic tables outside and one of the hosts will assist you. Shortly after the boardwalk, you begin your ascent into the Plain of the Six Glaciers. Below the trail, the moraines and gravel debris of the receding Victoria Glacier fill the valley floor. Personally, I like to get an early start and go up to Lake Agnes to get tea & pastries for breakfast, then explore one or both Beehives before heading out to Plain of Six Glaciers. Massive snow piles are stacked against the cliff … 14.4km - BEAR RIGHT to stay on your path towards Lake Louise.
Check the weather report daily to adjust your hiking schedule as needed. Tha Plain of the Six Glaciers sits at about 2400 m (app. Here you will enjoy the sights and sounds of the rushing glacial river to your left. Banff National Park is prime bear habitat, with black bears and grizzly bears calling the Lake Louise area home. You might even catch one of the servers filling a giant metal teapot with water from the lake. But you’re not quite done yet as the Six Glaciers hike continues for another 500m along a raised berm. Stop and enjoy the views and a snack or beverage from this historic Lake Louise tea house before the final push to the end of the Six Glaciers trail.
While short by the standards of a Rockies hike, it is plenty long enough for folks looking to just get a taste of the area. This final push is quite steep, but you’ll be so wowed by the glaciers you’ll barely notice. The trail conditions are likely too much for normal city shoes, so we recommend a good pair of hiking shoes or hiking boots. The weather can be quite variable hiking in Banff National Park, no matter the season. The Six Glaciers hike then continues beyond the Lake Louise upwards into a stunning natural mountain amphitheater. Familiarize yourself in animal safety in the back country-and have a fantastic hike! Today they remain fully functional with offerings of tea, coffee, soup, cake, biscuits, and other small snacks. The hiking trail is no longer groomed and you will start to encounter rocks, tree roots and piles of horse poop. Plain of the Six Glaciers Hiking Trail in Banff National Park - Lake Louise and its massive cirque are the stars of this hike highlighting the jaw-dropping scenery of the Lake Louise Valley.