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Lake Agnes
This hike is considered the 'most civilized' way to see the Canadian Rockies.
Plan Around Lake Agnes
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Lake Agnes Details
Perhaps because it's framed by a quaint, European-style tea house (open seasonally), the Lake Agnes hike is considered to be the 'most civilized' way to see the Canadian Rockies. The well-maintained trail leads to a tarn tucked below soaring peaks. For a longer hike, add a side trip to the Big Beehive: 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) roundtrip and a 135-meter (443-foot) elevation gain from Lake Agnes; or, Little Beehive: 2 kilometers (1.24 mile) roundtrip and a 105-meter elevation gain from Lake Agnes. The trailhead for this hike is found within the Upper Lake Louise parking area, 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the Village of Lake Louise.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6.8 km
Estimated time
3 hrs
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lake Agnes
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake Agnes
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0.3 mi away
Saddleback
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0.4 mi away
Tramway
There are two ways to ride the Tramway trail - either uphill or downhill. Which will you choose?
0.5 mi away
Fairview Lookout
This short, uphill hike provides views from the top of Lake Louise and the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
0.7 mi away
Louise Creek
On this hike you'll follow the waters from forest to river.
