Classic Alpine Glacier

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You don’t have to be a mountaineer to see it — just walk the Lake Louise shoreline

Best up-close views via:

Plain of Six Glaciers Trail (13.8 km round trip)

Ends at a historic tea house near the glacier

Moderate difficulty, ~4–5 hours round trip

Classic Alpine Glacier

Large, crevassed, and flowing down from the continental divide

Feeds Lake Louise, which gets its brilliant turquoise color from glacial silt (rock flour)

Photographer's Dream

Reflections of the glacier in Lake Louise are world-famous

Especially stunning in early morning or late evening light

Part of a Larger Alpine Adventure Zone

Near other top hikes: Lake Agnes, Big Beehive, Sentinel Pass

Mountaineers sometimes climb Mount Victoria and cross the glacier

Good base for exploring more of Banff National Park and the Icefields Parkway

Post by potatogal | Oct 13, 2025