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Banff Hiking Trails: Plains of the Six Glaciers, Lake Louise, Banff NP, Canada


Another popular trail besides Lake Agnes in the Lake Louise area is the Plains of the Six Glaciers Trail. This trail brings you to the toe of the spectacular Victoria Glacier. As with Lake Agnes, there is also a teahouse where you can rest and sample some of the delicious home-baked treats. 

The trailhead begins on the shoreline to the far right of Chateau Lake Louise. It follows the lakeshore trail to the far end of the lake. It continues past the inlet creek that feeds Lake Louise and eventually emerges through the trees into a rocky terrain which ultimately leads to Victoria Glacier. There are many sites to enjoy along the way such as glaciers, moraines, avalanche paths and a variety of alpine wildflowers.

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Photo Description: Six Glaciers Avalanche Path- A good place to spot mountain goats.

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Photo Description: Hiker on Six Glaciers Trail.

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Photo Description: A view of Lake Louise, Chateau Lake Louise and Lake Louise Ski Hill from the Six Glaciers Trail.

six glaciers teahouse 
Photo Description: Six Glaciers Teahouse built in 1924 by Canadian Pacific Railroads for Swiss mountain guides.

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Photo Description: Close-up of Victoria Glacier.

Click here for a hiking trail map of the Lake Louise area and for important hiking information from Parks Canada.

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