Lake Louise Lakeshore
This accessible trail gives visitors of all abilities a chance to explore Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
Plan Around Lake Louise Lakeshore
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Lake Louise Lakeshore Details
Follow the trail, accessible to everyone, to the end of the lake where you'll find a milky creek that gives the lake its blue color. 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
Low
Distance
4 km
Estimated time
1 hr
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lake Louise Lakeshore
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake Louise Lakeshore
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Plain of Six Glaciers
Treasure can be found along the Plain of Six Glaciers trail.
0.8 mi away
Fairview Lookout
This short, uphill hike provides views from the top of Lake Louise and the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
1.1 mi away
Lake Agnes
This hike is considered the 'most civilized' way to see the Canadian Rockies.
1.2 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.
