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Louise Creek
On this hike you'll follow the waters from forest to river.
Plan Around Louise Creek
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Louise Creek Details
The Louise Creek trail will take you through a thick subalpine forest as you follow the entire length of the rushing creek from Lake Louise to the Bow River. The trailhead for this hike is accessible from the Samson Mall parking lot: walk along Lake Louise Drive and cross the bridge over the river, and look for the trailhead on the downstream side of the bridge.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
5.6 km
Estimated time
1.5 hrs
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Louise Creek
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Louise Creek
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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
Saddleback
Climbing up from the shores of Lake Louise, follow the Saddleback trail up, up, up and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Mount Temple and Paradise Valley.
0.7 mi away
Lake Agnes
This hike is considered the 'most civilized' way to see the Canadian Rockies.
0.9 mi away
Bow River Loop
This interpretive trail leads through a rich riparian zone of the Bow River.
