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Plain of Six Glaciers
Treasure can be found along the Plain of Six Glaciers trail.
Plan Around Plain of Six Glaciers
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Plain of Six Glaciers Details
A high mountain treasure chest awaits beyond Lake Louise - a series of impressive peaks and glaciers. Sit and stay awhile, or perhaps add-on the Lake Agnes Trail via the Highline trail to make a 14.6-kilometer (9-mile) loop that will take about five hours roundtrip. Another side trip from the Plain of Six Glaciers trail is to Abbot Pass Viewpoint, which adds 3 kilometers (1.9 mile), a 50-meter (164-foot) elevation gain and an hour to your hike. Once there, you can look into crevasses of the Lower Victoria Glacier, and up to Abbot Hut, which is one of Canada's highest buildings. 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
10.6 km
Estimated time
4 hrs
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Plain of Six Glaciers
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Lake Louise Lakeshore
This accessible trail gives visitors of all abilities a chance to explore Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
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.
