Hiking Lake Agnes Banff National Park, Alberta Text and Photography by Mike Potter For www.CanadianRockies.net This gentle hike allows some of the most beautiful views on offer in Banff National Park. Leave your things at your hotel, don your best hiking shoes and a bottle of water and prepare yourself for the beautiful path to…
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Hiking the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, Plain of Six Glaciers
Plain of 6 Glaciers, Banff National Park Banff, Alberta Text and photography by Mike Potter for www.CanadianRockies.net The Plain of the 6 Glaciers is a great hike that offers some fantastic views of Banff National Park and Lake Louise. Whether you are on the lookout for wildlife or just a well deserved cup of tea…
An Introduction to Lake Louise
The body of water that the Stoney Indian people knew as Ho-run-num-nay, the “Lake of the Little Fishes,” lies in a valley close to some of the higher peaks in the Canadian Rockies. The first non-native to behold it was Tom Wilson, who – led by a Stoney guide – reached its eastern shore in…
Egypt Lake
Distance: 12.5 km (7.8 mi) – Sunshine downhill ski area parking area to Egypt Lake backcountry campground Day Hike / Backpack: 3.5 – 4 hr one way Elevation Gain: 695 m (2280 ft) Elevation Loss: 375 m (1230 ft) Maximum Elevation: 2330 m (7640 ft) Topo Map: Banff 82-0/4 Trailhead: Behind (west of) lower gondola…
Introduction
Banff National Park is one of the Earth’s great protected areas, as recognized by its inclusion in a World Heritage Site. Although transportation corridors and population centres fall within its 6641 square kilometre territory, the park nevertheless offers many, many rewarding walks, hikes, backpacks, and off-trail scrambles. The wilderness within Banff National Park shelters and…
Hiking the Canadian Rockies, Bow Glacier Falls
Hiking the Canadian Rockies, Bow Glacier Falls Banff, Alberta Text and Photography by Mike Potter For www.CanadianRockies.net It can feel a bit like cheating with this hike. Despite its relevant easiness, the reward is magnicifient. This is without doubt one of Banff’s gems and an activity not to be missed. This hike is quite short…
Hiking the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, Moraine Lake Rockpile
Hiking the Moraine Lake Rockpile Banff National Park, Alberta Text and Photography by Mike Potter For www.CanadianRockies.net Banff National Park has some of the greatest hikes around. Due to its former use as the background on the Canadian $20 bill, Lake Moraine along with Lake Louise, remains one of the most popular walks and rightly…
Tunnel Mountain
Distance: 2.3 km (1.4 mi) – St. Julien Road to summit of Tunnel Mtn. Day Hike: 30 minutes – 1 hr one way Elevation Gain: 240 m (790 ft) Maximum Elevation: 1690 m (5545 ft) Topo Map: Banff 82-0/4 Trailhead: Banff Centre overflow parking area in Banff townsite, on the east side of St. Julien…
Fenland Trail
Distance: Loop that can be started at several points. Walk: 20 – 30 minute loop Elevation Gain: Negligible Maximum Elevation: 1380 m (4530 ft) Topo Map: Banff 82-0/4 (trail unmarked) Trailhead: The main trailhead is at the Forty Mile Creek picnic area, on the west side of Mt. Norquay Road 400 m north of the…
Hiking Lake Louise
Hiking Lake Louise is the authoritative guide to the famous “Hiking Capital of the Canadian Rockies.”