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Sunshine Meadows/Rock Isle Lake
The Canadian Rockies' most-photographed landscapes is seen on this hike.
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Sunshine Meadows/Rock Isle Lake Details
If you have time for just one hike in Banff National Park, this might be it. The trail crests the Continental Divide before descending to a viewpoint of Rock Isle Lake, one of the most photographed landscapes in the entirety of the Canadian Rockies. Turn back around, or continue on the more challenging Grizzly-Larix Lakes Loop (4.9 kilometers, or 3 miles, and another two hours) to explore the Sunshine Meadows. The trailhead for this hike is at Sunshine Village, accessible via a 6.5 kilometer (four mile) trail, or fee-based shuttle service.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
3.6 km
Estimated time
2 hour
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Sunshine Meadows/Rock Isle Lake
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunshine Meadows/Rock Isle Lake
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0.8 mi away
Sunshine-Vista Lake
Camp with Egypt, shadows and twins on this four-day hike in Banff National Park.
4.1 mi away
Healy Pass
Hike this trail in mid-July and August and be surrounded by vibrant wildflowers.
4.6 mi away
Sunshine Road
Right off the block, you'll start to climb on this bicycling route.
5.4 mi away
Sundance Lodge
Two trails will deliver you to Sundance Lodge within Banff National Park.
