6.3 km away
Epic Rockies Hikes: Stanley Glacier
A relatively easy hike to get up close with a glacier
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 586 m
- Descent
- 586 m
Boom Lake Trail
Banff National Park
Moderate hike through the woods to a nice lake view
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 319 m
- Descent
- 319 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 4˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 10 km, 319 vertical metres of ascent and 319 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Nice walk through the woods with an early climb ending at a nice lake. There are some small streams running across the trail and some muddy patches. You return the same way you go in.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Dog friendly
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
Similar routes nearby
9.8 km away
Marble Canyon
Walk along a remarkably narrow gorge flowing with water.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 39 m
- Descent
- 40 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Hiking
Kootenay National Park’s Best Day Hikes
4 routes · Hiking
4 Epic Rockies Hikes For Summer 2023
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