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This is listed as a winter snowshoe trail but when we went in early April, it was mixed dry / mud / ice and ice cleats were helpful. The views over the lake were amazing with a layer of water on the ice.
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The description says out and back but this is a loop around the lake. Some icy sections still present but easy to manage with spikes. The north side skirts the lake across a side slope. The south side is through the forest. Flowers and berries were just starting to appear. Some side trails were temporarily closed.
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Despite the 5km approach to the zone, this valley offers a wild variety of terrain for riders of all skill levels!
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Easy-moderate and wide trail up to lake, then steeper and some scree towards Harvey Pass. Go early for parking. Mt Bourgeau within reach if you start early and conditions are good in early fall
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This is a very nice hike leading to meadows that are full of flowers in July.
It is also an intermediate ski touring route altho route finding is necessary if there are no new ski tracks.
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This is a steep trail thru the woods to a very scenic lake surrounded by huge mountains.
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Great bike and hike. Nice combo. We cycled from the train station. Saw a fox Marmots. 9.6 k hike to the bowl and 26k cycle.
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The first 3km try to murder your legs. You must have hiking boots. It’s a bush whack hike, no clear trail. Beautiful vistas 365 degrees around you. Some minor Boulder climbing and possibly of walking through snow.
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Was my first snowshoeing experience with our AST-1 guide name Simon. Learned about the terrain and avalanche safety. Was a great hike and found some sweet powder runs on the way down. Hiked the last 15 minutes to the parking lot.
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Trail leads to huge meadows and open larch forest. Obvious trail continues to the pass. An excellent advanced ski touring trail in the winter, with route finding necessary in the open meadows.
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Easy, safe, and very scenic road trip through the mountains. Good chance of seeing wildlife.
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The climb up the north side gives great views of terrain on the north side Mt. Whymper. Try to use slide paths to gaim elevation. It is Steep climbing through forests. At col veer right rather than getting drawn down tight steep canyon.
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Nice little hike before hitting the road home. In summer, you can take the steep little path past the viewpoint, and switchback down to the lake trail. In winter, it will be more enjoyable with spikes and maybe poles, especially when there’s fresh snow. The trail to the viewpoint (but not beyond) is also a good beginner snowshoe trail.
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This is a super interesting way of getting up Redoubt, and cuts a lot of time off the approach if coming from Lake Louise. The route follows a creek to start, then goes into a cirque. The scrambling is overall good, with some scree bashing, but a lot of 3rd class on decent rock to the ridge. The summit block can be climbed by a weakness to the left. A worthwhile route for sure.
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Nice and easy hike in the winter, though I snowshoed in, there were cross country ski trails too. It can be a little challenging at times to find your way in winter as due to fresh snow tray can get hidden very easily, and second half of this trail is by the creek, so vigilant of that. Otherwise I definitely recommend this to anyone, though I did this solo, as I’m a solo hiker, I would recommend at two people to at least keep track of the route
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This is the easiest way into Lake Magog campground from bryant creek (mt. shark trailhead). Not as pretty as wonder pass but still beautiful. Be aware there are two Assiniboine pass routes - the horse trail is open year round and can be used to hike on, the hiking trail is closed at times for grizzly protection.
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Awesome views of Banff and the surrounding mountains. A must do.
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I’ve been to two places in the world where I’m constantly turning back to look at views I’ve already seen and just can’t get enough of: the Grand Canyon, and Larch Valley in full fall colour with a fresh dusting of snow on the Ten Peaks. The reveal into Paradise Valley as you reach Sentinel Pass is breathtaking. Absolutely spectacular!
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FOUND CELL PHONE!
I found a Samsung cell phone on Sentinel Ridge on Monday, September 21, 2020. If you lost yours, please contact me with identifying characteristics of the phone so I can get it back to you. It’s locked and on airplane mode so unfortunately I’m not able to see notifications, contacts, provider, etc.
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Probably the best trail for effort vs. reward. From the parking lot the trail climbs up through a series of switchbacks which are not too steep. There were short muddy sections on the trail, mainly in the lower part of the trail where the trees block the sun. As you make your way up please avoid the many social trails/short-cuts and stay on the main trail in order to protect the vegetation.
Once you climb above the tree line, keep your eyes open and examine the large boulders on the trail, you should see some fossils on them.
If you go early in the morning, the lake at the footsteps of the Saskatchewan Glacier will not be in the shade and will show its color. If you will go in the afternoon then the mountains to the east will have a better light.
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Not a lot of views but a very chill way to get up to the lodge.
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It was pretty busy for the first 5 Kms but after the tea house, traffic died right down.
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Mt. Bourgeau is a classic hike in Banff with amazing scenery all along the route and stunning 360 views from the summit. It’s an easy trail from parking lot to the summit, but a long day though... our GPS said 25.29 km round trip with elevation gain of 1534 meters. Would definitely do this one again... in fact, can’t believe in all our years of hiking it’s our first time there!
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Counter clockwise makes to somewhat exposed section an easier up hill climb. Great views of Spray lake on the way back down. Lots of boulders on back side of the summit ridge to navigate but all manageable for our group of “50 something” hikers.
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I would class this as a moderate hike for the most part with stunning views at every turn. This trail has it all...alpine meadows, beautiful Larch trees, lakes and vistas of the Ten Peaks as well as Mount Temple and Pinnacle. Reach the top of the pass and you are rewarded with views over Paradise Valley as well as Grand Sentinel. Awesome!
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No one around. Beautiful views once you conquer the scree scramble. No real trails and a lot of bouldering for the lake to lake segment. The gps is accurate and best to follow it or it gets gnarley pretty fast.
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Started at 08:00. Follow a steady incline up the river valley until you pass a large gully. The challenges start here as you abruptly travel up the ridge until the summit. Last mile or so is very loose scree, not dangerous, just slow going and tedious. Took us 4.5 to summit. Bring lots of water as there is no place to make water along the hike. Brought 6 litres between two people and we were very happy to have all of it.
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For the most part, I would rate this as a moderate hike. The steep climb over loose soil before the final ascent to Devil’s Thumb was the most difficult part of this trail and trekking poles and good boots certainly ease the climb. The views from the top of Devil’s Thumb are stunning. Being able to take in a 360 degree vista that includes Lake Agnes, Lake Louise and up the Plain of the Six Glaciers valley is inspiring. Go early to beat the masses and you may have the peak and the views all to yourself, like I did 😁.
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This was my first overnight hike. Was the perfect beginner backpacking trip. Took just over 3 hours with lots of stops. Approx 1 km in there is a bridge, about 2 KMS in there are some chairs overlooking the river valley. A while further you will have some creek crossings that you can refill water at. Outhouse and picnic tables make this ideal. Lots of tent spots with views of the beautiful lake. It was very overcast and a bit rainy but so worth it.
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Kelly went over the handlebars on the back trail from the hot springs to the Spray trail.
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Have done this 3 times. Don't go in June if you want to get to the top. Snow up the ramp and heavy cornices on the summit ridge.
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Amazing snow boarding experience... Views to die for
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What a stunningly gorgeous hike. Definitely easy/moderate with the Tea House to look forward to near the end. Hiked to the end and sat on loose rocks waiting for ice slides - saw two in 30 minutes - awesome! Saw actual glaciers and now have an understanding of their former power and how diminished they have become. A must see.
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Views and fotis knows what Brittany spaniels and Nova Scotia duck rolling retrievers are.
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The trail was not muddy even the rain just stopped before the hike. Great view on top of the mountain.
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This is Hike is adventure galore from start to end. Finding the trail on the ledge can be tough. From the summit you can the ice fields on the mountains for miles around.
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Beautiful hike, views of lake Louise on one side and gnarly snow-capped spires on the right. We kept a quick pace, 3:45 round trip. Would highly recommend!
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Did this last year at the end of June the weekend before it was officially open. I would really recommend doing this in a couple of days, we powered it out in 1 and were definitely wiped at the end of things. It's 27.5km to the campground, and carrying all of your stuff it's fairly intense.
That being said the hike other than distance is very easy and pleasant. The views along the way are stunning, and the lake at the end is seriously beautiful. Waking up every morning to Assiniboine towering overhead is great.
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Great little hike, trail wasn’t to busy and not to far out of town.
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Great hike with nice view on Banff and the Bow River on the way up to Cory Pass. We attempted the summit to Mt Edit before to get to the pass but it was very difficult to find the way so we had to head back to the Cory Pass trail. Fantastic view from the pass and nice bay down through the moraine in between Mt Edit and Mt Louis.
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