Louise Creek in Banff National Park

Louise Creek

On this hike you'll follow the waters from forest to river.

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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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1.2 mi away

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Mount Rainier

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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 Louise

The iconic turquoise lake is ideal for paddling.

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.