Helen Lake
This trail leads to a lake tucked into the Main Ranges of the Canadian Rockies.
Plan Around Helen Lake
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Helen Lake Details
The valley which serves as home to breathtaking Helen Lake is also home to alpine wildlife and terrific views, so be sure to keep your eyes scanning for both at all times! The trailhead for this hike is off of Highway 93 North, 36 kilometers (22 miles) north of the Lake Louise junction and 400 meters (0.25 mile) down the Num-ti-jah Lodge access road.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
12 km
Estimated time
4.5 hrs
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Helen Lake
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Helen Lake
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0.1 mi away
Helen Lake
Another small but scenic lake to stop by is Helen Lake, accessible via a six kilometer (nearly four mile) one-way hike.
0.1 mi away
Crowfoot Glacier
Thirty-two kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Lake Louise is Crowfoot Glacier, which sits on the northeastern side of Crowfoot Mountain, on the south end of Bow Lake, east of the Continental Divide.
1.1 mi away
Bow Lake
The headwaters of the Bow River is Bow Lake, which is also a terrific spot to stop and take a look at Crowfoot Glacier.
1.6 mi away
Bow Glacier Falls
The melting glacial waters of Bow Glacier fall into Bow Lake via the Bow Glacier Falls.
2.4 mi away
Bow Glacier
Another glacier northwest of Lake Louise is Bow Glacier, just 37 kilometers (23 miles) away.
