Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail
An easy stroll along the shores of Lake Louise
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 166 m
- Descent
- 167 m
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An easy stroll along the shores of Lake Louise
Easy Hiking
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Severe Hiking
Easy stroll on a nature path that connects campgrounds and restaurants in Lake Louise Village.
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Difficult Hiking
Stroll along the tranquil shore of Moraine Lake
Easy Hiking
Casual stroll through dense forest, to an elevated viewpoint of Lake Louise and the chateau.
Easy Hiking
Steep hike past Lake Agnes to a dramatic clifftop viewpoint.
Moderate Hiking
Accessible from town, this trail quickly can turn into a backcountry epic.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A perfect after-work lap on loamy, rooty singletrack.
Moderate Mountain Biking
Traverse high above the town of Canmore on the Highline Trail.
Difficult Mountain Biking
One of the best views in Banff National Park, reached by a strenuous hike from the lakeshore.
Difficult Hiking
Steep and committing hike to an alpine summit above Lake Louise.
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Bonus hike past Lake Agnes to an incredible viewpoint above Lake Louise.
Moderate Hiking
A full-value loop combining the best of Lake Louise's scenery, and both of its famous teahouses.
Moderate Hiking