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Boom Lake
A nice half-day hike has it all - forest, an alpine lake and snow-capped mountains.
Plan Around Boom Lake
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Boom Lake Details
The half-day hike at Boom Lake is considered a rewarding trail, featuring a lot of what Banff National Park does best. The trail leads through a forest to a large alpine lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Pack a lunch or snack and enjoy the fruits of your labor. More detailed trail descriptions and maps are available at Banff National Park and Parks Canada Visitor Centres, and remember when out on the trails that cell phone service is not reliable. The trailhead for this hike is the Boom Lake picnic area and parking lot, 7.5 kilometers (4.6 miles) west of Castle Junction off of Highway 93S.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
10 km
Estimated time
3.5 hrs
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Boom Lake
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Twin Lakes
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Castle Lookout
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Stanley Glacier
Fire and ice are evident on this hiking trail.
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Bow Valley Parkway
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