Lake Louise

Trail Information

Moraine Lake Road
Trail Number	1
Trail Head	Moraine Lake Road entrance.
Classification	Novice & Easy
Distance	15.6 km return
Elevation	Elevation gain 250m
Description	Climbing steadily, this trail includes both gently rolling and hilly stretches. Tracksetting ends at a viewpoint of Consolation Valley and the Ten Peaks. Beyond the viewpoint, the road crosses large avalanche paths.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Fairview
Trail Number	2
Trail Head	Lake Louise Drive parking lot
Classification	Easy & Moderate
Distance	4.6 km one way
Elevation	Elevation gain 60m
Description	A beautiful trail, the Fairview runs through sections of open clearings and snow-draped woods. It's also possible to make a 7.5 km loop (160 m total elevation gain) using the Fairview trail, the Moraine Lake Road and the Tramline trail: the recommended direction is counter-clockwise.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Tramline
Trail Number	3
Trail Head	Lake Louise Drive parking lot
Classification	Moderate
Distance	4.8 km one way
Elevation	Elevation gain 195m
Description	This trail runs from valley bottom to Lake Louise at a steady 3% rise, following the old grade of the tramline that once connected the train station and the Chateau Lake Louise.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Lake Louise Loop
Trail Number	4
Trail Head	Chateau Lake Louise
Classification	Novice, Easy & Moderate
Distance	4.1 km loop
Elevation	Elevation gain 15m
Description	his loops features a wide open ski across frozen Lake Louise, followed by a fun 'up &s; down' trip back through the woods -- just 100 metres uphill from the lakeshore walking path. Use the Fairview - Lake Louise Connector trail to ski directly from the parking lot onto the lake. Tracksetting ends at the back of the lake, as the trail up the valley crosses large avalanche paths.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Upper Telemark
Trail Number	5
Trail Head	Chateau Lake Louise
Classification	Easy, Moderate & Advance
Distance	1.4 km one way
Elevation	Elevation loss 65m
Description	This trail has several steep and technically demanding hills. If you find them too imposing, they can be avoided by taking the 'Hillside' bypass. Start in front of the Chateau Lake Louise as if going to Lake Agnes, then turn right onto trail #5. Once up and behind the Chateau, ski steeply down to the Great Divide and Lower Telemark trails.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Great Divide
Trail Number	6
Trail Head	Lower Parking lot, Lake Louise Drive
Classification	Novice & Easy
Distance	20 km return
Elevation	Elevation loss 60m
Description	Mostly flat, but trending gently downhill, this trail takes you to the 'Great Divide' - the BC / Alberta border. From here, you can continue into Yoho another 3.5 km (grooming irregular) to the Lake O'Hara parking lot.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Peyto
Trail Number	7
Trail Head	Lake Louise Drive parking lot
Classification	Easy & Moderate
Distance	2.2 km one way
Elevation	Elevation loss 45m
Description	This trail has a tricky starting point, off the small access road to the Brewster Stables behind Deer Lodge, but it offers a more gentle downhill to the Great Divide and Lower Telemark trails.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Lower Telemark
Trail Number	8
Trail Head	Park at Great Divide trailhead, ski 700 metres, and turn right at the #8 trail sign
Classification	Moderate
Distance	4.0 km one way
Elevation	Elevation loss 110m
Description	Park at Great Divide trailhead, ski 700 metres, and turn right at the #8 trail sign. After 4.0 km of twists and turns, exit back onto the Great Divide trail, and turn left to return to your vehicle.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Bow River Loop
Trail Number	9
Trail Head	Park near the Station Restaurant
Classification	Novice & Easy
Distance	6.6 km or shorter versions of the loop
Elevation	No Elevation
Description	Mostly flat, following the river. To start, park near the Station Restaurant or just past the campground kiosk, or use the connecting trail from the Post Hotel or the Samson Mall.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Campground Loop
Trail Number	10
Trail Head	Just over the bridge past the main kiosk at the campground entrance.
Classification	Novice
Distance	2.2 km outer loop
Elevation	Elevation gain 15m
Description	This trail loops around and through the campground on gentle terrain. For access, park just past the campground kiosk.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Townsite
Trail Number	11
Trail Head	Northwest end of Village Road
Classification	Novice
Distance	0.7 km one way
Elevation	No Elevation
Description	This short trail provides access to the northwest end of Village Road, near all the village hotels.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Pipestone Loop
Trail Number	20
Trail Head	Start off at the parking lot on the Trans-Canada Highway
Classification	Moderate
Distance	13.3 km loop
Elevation	Elevation gain 190m
Description	Watch for the occasional tight corner and be cautious on the hills. The recommended direction for the outer loop is counterclockwise.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Baker Creek to Protection Mountain Campground
Trail Number	12
Trail Head	Across the road from Baker Creek Chalets.
Classification	Easy
Distance	3.5 km one way
Elevation	No Elevation
Description	This trail (labelled '#2' on-site) runs parallel to the parkway, and starts across the road from the Baker Creek Chalets.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Castle Junction
Trail Number	13
Trail Head	Castle Junction on the Bow Valley Parkway
Classification	Easy
Distance	8.7 km of trails in area
Elevation	Elevation gain 31m
Description	A series of interconnected forested trails that begin at Castle Mountain Bungalows.You can park for these trails (labelled #1, #2 & #3 on-site) either near the hostel, or at the Rockbound Lake or Castle Lookout trailheads. Detailed maps are available at Castle Mountain Village or the hostel.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Redearth Creek
Trail Number	14
Trail Head	Redearth Creek Trailhead, 20 km west of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Classification	Moderate
Distance	10 km one way
Elevation	Elevation gain 325m
Description	The trail climbs gradually through lodgepole pine forests to the Shadow Lake Trail. The last few kilometres to the highway can be exhilarating.
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Dogs Allowed	No dogs allowed
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Hector
Trail Number	21
Trail Head	Start off at the parking lot on the Trans-Canada Highway
Classification	Easy
Distance	3.0 km one way
Elevation	Elevation gain 95m
Description	This trail features good views at both a major fire protection clearing and tranquil Pipestone Pond.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Drummond
Trail Number	22
Trail Head	Start off at the parking lot on the Trans-Canada Highway
Classification	Easy
Distance	2.7 km one way
Elevation	Elevation loss 24m
Description	If you need a breather, this is the only flat trail in the Pipestone trail system.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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Merlin
Trail Number	23
Trail Head	Start off at the parking lot on the Trans-Canada Highway
Classification	Easy
Distance	2.3 km one way
Elevation	Elevation gain 55m
Description	Watch for the old pioneer log cabins along this leg of the Pipestone.
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Dogs Allowed	Dogs on leash at all times
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