Paget Lookout Trail
A steep rocky climb to a historic fire lookout above three major mountain valleys.
Route overview
Use the Sherbrooke Lake approach, take the signed Paget Lookout branch, climb to the historic lookout and return.
Paget Lookout branches from the Sherbrooke Lake approach and climbs sharply through forest to an old fire lookout. The reward is a wide view across the Bow, Cataract Brook and Kicking Horse valleys. The steep grade, altitude and exposed lookout make this a serious moderate outing.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Yoho National Park, British Columbia
- Distance
- 7.0 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- official one-way profile 525 m gain and 15 m loss
- Best season
- Summer through early autumn after snowmelt
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No hiking permit; park entry required
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Steep sustained climb, altitude, loose rock, thunderstorms, bears and highway-access logistics
Highlights
Historic fire lookout, Bow Valley, Cataract Brook Valley and Kicking Horse Valley
Why find a buddy
Strong buddy value for matched uphill pace, storm assessment and fatigue monitoring.
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