Tramway
There are two ways to ride the Tramway trail - either uphill or downhill. Which will you choose?
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Tramway Details
A former tramway route (1912 - 1930), the wide Tramway trail is a nice, quiet ride from the valley floor to upper Lake Louise with an elevation gain of 195 meters (640 feet). If you'd rather enjoy a downhill ride at the beginning, simply start from the parking area at Upper Lake Louise, but remember, what goes down must come up to the starting point. **Trail Type:** Out and Back **Difficulty:** Easy **Distance:** 9 kilometers round trip (5.6 miles) **Trailhead:** Opposite Lake Louse train station (restaurant), or Upper Lake Louise parking area
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tramway
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0.2 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.
0.4 mi away
Louise Creek
On this hike you'll follow the waters from forest to river.
0.4 mi away
Lake Agnes
This hike is considered the 'most civilized' way to see the Canadian Rockies.
0.6 mi away
Fairview Lookout
This short, uphill hike provides views from the top of Lake Louise and the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
