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Helen Lake (Banff National Park, Alberta)
August 24, 2007 · Outside US

Helen Lake (Banff National Park, Alberta)

Moderate 📏 7.5 miles 📐 1500 ft ⏱ 4 hours (RT)
7.5 milesDistance
1500 ftElevation Gain
4 hours (RT)Round Trip
ModerateDifficulty
Outside USRegion

🚗 Getting There

From Banff, follow the Icefields Parkway to the Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint, 33 km north of the Lake Louise junction; trailhead across highway from viewpoint.

📝 Trip Notes

  • Watch out for bears! We heard one a little too close by during a snack stop...
  • This was one of the most beautiful hikes we've ever done

Photos

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