Heather Lake Trail
A gentle summit loop focused on alpine plants and a small mountain lake.
Route overview
Very short shoreline path around a small lake edged by several species of mountain heather.
Heather Lake Trail circles a small summit-area lake through subalpine vegetation. Red, white and pale-yellow mountain heathers distinguish the immediate landscape, making the route a compact botanical stop near the upper summit shelter.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Mount Revelstoke upper summit
- Distance
- 400 m loop
- Typical duration
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 10 m elevation change
- Best season
- Usually early July through late September when officially open
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- National park admission normally applies; summit access is seasonal.
Safety context
Snow patches and mud were present in July 2026. Keep to the established path, do not pick plants and avoid widening the trail around wet sections. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Mud, snow patches, fragile plants, lake-edge supervision and limited mobile service.
Highlights
Canada, Mount Revelstoke, Heather Lake, mountain heather, alpine plants, short walk, Parks Canada
Why find a buddy
Appropriate for botanical observation, mixed-ability summit groups and visitors coordinating a brief stop between nearby trails.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.