Plain of Six Glaciers
Lake Louise, the Victoria Glacier and the Plain of Six Glaciers amphitheatre
The route
The line through Banff NP (Lake Louise), Alberta, Canada - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Late Jun-early Oct
Afternoon storms, cold at altitude, snow lingers
Snow-free ~late Jun-early Oct; teahouse open early Jun-early Oct. Confirm.
On the trail
Lakeshore path, forest, glacial moraine to a historic teahouse
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Black and grizzly bear country - carry bear spray, travel in groups, store food properly; marmots, pikas
Very popular; book the shuttle
Combine with Lake Agnes Tea House via the Highline for a ~14.6 km loop; turn around at the teahouse
Getting there & staying
Accessed from Lake Louise; confirm exact trailhead and road access
Parks Canada / Lake Louise shuttle (reservation) eases the parking crunch
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Lake Louise; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Parks Canada day pass; no trail permit; severe parking pressure at Lake Louise - use the shuttle. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Black and grizzly bear country - carry bear spray, travel in groups, store food properly; rockfall near the glacier, weather
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.