Plain of Six Glaciers Trail
A route along Lake Louise into a glacial valley beneath Mount Victoria.
Route overview
Continue beyond the lakeshore into the glacial valley and return.
The trail follows the lakeshore and climbs through moraine terrain toward the seasonal teahouse and official turnaround. Snow, rockfall and avalanche terrain make winter through mid-May unsuitable.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Banff National Park, Alberta
- Distance
- 11.6 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 365 m
- Best season
- Late June to early autumn
- 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.
Snow, ice, rockfall, avalanche terrain, off-trail glacial hazards and long return
Highlights
Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, glacial valley, teahouse
Why find a buddy
Strong value for shared turnaround decisions around objective mountain hazards.
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