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The Popular Lake Agnes Tea House Trail The hike to the Lake Agnes Tea House is high on the list of things to do for those visiting Lake Louise. That makes this about a 5 mile hike if you go to Lake Agnes and back. Lots of activity at the lake but the trail was not too busy. Bug spray highly recommended. I'm not in great shape so the was up to the tea house was very tough and took about 2.5 hours with breaks. The hike is very popular and you'll understand why when you are hiking it, extraordinary bang for your buck. From the public parking lot, find the lakeshore trail near the Chateau, and walk along the paved promenade for approximately 200m (Lk. There is a lot to explore so spend time hiking around the lake. Guessing any reviews below mentioning that scrambling is necessary were led down the wrong path as well. Lake Agnes Tea House The Lake Agnes Tea House hike is a 7-kilometre return hike from Lake Louise to the Agnes Tea House and while it is a moderate trail, the scenery alone will carry you to the top. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trail is short (.8 miles one way) and relatively easy. During the winter, there is good skiing in the area of the lake, but there is significant avalanche danger. Gorgeous views along the trail and the lake is amazing! There were some cairns marking various ways, but mostly we forged our own path. Recommend this one! We saw a marmot up near Lake Agnes and a moose grazing by the road leading up to the trailhead. Snow was pretty deep on the trails. From the tea house, there are options for what to do, such as hiking up to the Little Beehive, contouring around Lake Agnes, or simply just enjoy the picturesque scenery with a … The Lake Agnes trailhead is accessed from Lake Louise and the tea house is your reward at the end of the hike.. With amazing views of Lake Louise this is a perfect trail for solo hikers or a family outing in the Rockies. Sample photographs of the hike to Lake Agnes: Lake Agnes Trailhead area: Trail to Lake Agnes: Lake Agnes: Nokhu Crags from Lake Agnes: Lake Agnes topographic map Around 1/3 of the way around the lake, the dirt trail ends and you have to follow the scree field around the remainder of the lake until returning to the main path. The rocks can be unstable so check your footing before committing. It is a more picturesque, exciting hike. Tea house was closed. Did not need to use spikes, but better to bring them than to not . Lake Agnes Trail As imagined, this is an incredible well maintained and easy to follow trail. Just below Lake Agnes, the trail turns into a section of wooden steps climbing up a short rock face. The hike to Lake Agnes is easy with a well maintained wide path. Lovely day with the sun directly over the mountains and in your face. It’s a long uphill dirt road to get there. The stairs to the tea house are bit slippery and once reach the tea house deep snow covers the path! Lake Agnes itself is enchanting and the cute little teahouse there is a great opportunity to replenish all the bring the bug spray. Although we saw a Honda Civic at the upper trailhead, I would not recommend a low clearance vehicle try the upper road due to the rocks and dips. would be really nice if people stopped using the trail further in as their personal toilet. Getting started – Return from the Glaciers. Visited Dec. 30. The hikes can be done independently of one another or together for a longer hike. The trout were literally bubbling at the surface of the small inlet of the lake to the right looking for bugs to eat. Bring water, take your times, and enjoy the views this wonderful hike affords. Optional return via the Highline features fabulous views of Mount Victoria and the Victoria Glacier. A small water fall that flows from the lake tumbles down the headwall on your right. Other than that, great trail, very easy. The switchbacks to gain elevation are a bit strenuous (mainly due to already being above 10,200), but the path is clear and very pretty. Take a freezing cold dip to refresh yourself! Lake Agnes is full of grayling, no trout. This glacially fed scenic lake sits below three massively rugged peaks and among dense pines. We crossed paths with a deer and some pika on the path and saw a moose and calf driving back out to Hwy 14. There are several worthwhile stops along the way and plenty of trails for detours in the area. But if you have a 4x4 it’s not too bad. Good conditions for snowshoeing but fine with hiking boots/no cleats. Beautiful hike! The trial is clear to follow even though it snowed in the morning. Extend the hike by climbing to panoramic viewpoints atop the Big and/or Little Beehives. It took us about 3.5 hours to complete. I used micro spikes on part of it but you could easily do it without traction (at least until it snows again). The trailhead can be accessed from Lake Louise near the Fairmont Chateau Hotel. The lake and surrounding basin are stunning. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. If that fails, think of the tea and cake waiting at the tea house too. Get there early - small lot fills up fast and it gets pretty crowded closer to lunch. Ended up taking this trail to Michigan dutch trail that connects to the American Lakes! Not many people on the trail at 2pm on a Saturday and saw about 15 people total at the lake. We chose to take a low line around the lake. At this point, leave the lakeshore trail and ascen… Enjoy a visit to Lake Louise in Banff National Park and a wonderful hike with a tea house at the summit. The hike up Lake Agnes is 3.5 km long and climbs about 400 meters in elevation. Short but moderate trail with absolutely outstanding views at the end. 34, off of the Caribou Trail (County 4), in Lutsen, MN. We used micro cleats and poles and had no problems Getty to and from the Tea House! Great. Most people can get to Lake Agnes between 45 and 60 minutes. The trail gently ascends to the southwest for slightly more than one mile. January 9,2021 Lake Agnes Trail is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Walden, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Didnt really need cleats except for the last climb to Lake Agnes. Hiked on 11/22/20. The Lake Agnes Trail is a short hike on a fairly well-worn trail. Quite easy hike, not very steep. my favorite hike in Lake Louise. Stairs up to the tea house are a bit sketchy. EXHUASTING totaled about 12 miles. Buen sendero. Lake Agnes and the Big Beehive Hiking Trail in Banff National Park - This popular hike leads to lovely Lake Agnes set at the foot of a scenic cirque. The lake sits at treeline and the trail usually has snow on it until July. 4X4 recommended to reach the top parking lot, although, I did see some FWD sedans with low clearance at the top. Lake Agnes Tea House Hike is a 7.6 km trail that starts from the Chateau Lake Louise Hotel and ends at a rustic cabin tea house that overlooks Lake Agnes and the spectacular mountain formations that surround it. Didn't try to walk around the lake, looked pretty sketchy with steep slopes, snow and boulder obstructions. Challenging for dogs to get up. It is certainly one of the most popular hikes in the area. The Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse return hike is approximately 2.5 hours. Snow was well packed down for an easy walk up. Nice, short hike to stunningly clear lake. The Tea House is a real treat while enjoying views of the lake and is open from early June through October. Summary: Lake Agnes was named in honour of Lady Agnes Macdonald, second wife of Canada ‘s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Beautiful, sunny day! Hiked Christmas Day. My recording and watch both came in around 10kms. The Lake Agnes Tea House hike is an enjoyable trip up to a charming lake with a lovely little tea house. From Lake Louise to Lake Agnes, the trail is 3.4 KM (2.1 miles) with a steady elevation gain of 385 metres (1,265 feet). Superior Hiking Trail to Lake Agnes Start this hike from the parking area on County Rd. Follow the Alltrails map. Fácil acceso y con algo de trafico. Once you are past the hotel, the trail junctions. Views from the trail out to Lake Louise are almost non-existent on this hike. Greatly enjoyed the hike and the views were stunning. Low clearance vehicles may not so well. Note that there is no garbage/recycling bin at the tea house as the staff are responsible for trekking supplies up and down the mountain. Hiked this trail with My girlfriend and a first time hiker (my sister). 2. Not a lot of parking but totally worth it. Great weather, sunshine with +/-200 mm fresh snow from yesterday. Perfect day otherwise! The Lake Agnes Trail is an accessible and relatively short hike up to the Lake Agnes Tea House which was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1901 as a refuge for hikers. The trail has an elevation gain of 1,312 feet and offers fantastic views of the Nokhu Crags and Lake Louise. Note that the last 1.1 mile of the drive to the trailhead is on a narrow, very bumpy road. You gain a good amount of altitude in a short while, but the switchbacks are well graded. To circumnavigate the lake , be prepared to scramble ALOT!!!! A spur trail will take you in a little less than a mile to the lake. Have to park at the gate on Hwy 14 because it's closed. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Once we reached the summer trailhead/cabin, we needed snowshoes and even postholed a bit with them. The wildflowers were amazing and the scramble on the scree made for a fun adventure. Beautiful views up at like Agnes, pretty difficult going around the lake as there is not much of a path, but the trail is good all the way to the tea house. Even on a gray cloudy day, Lake Agnes is stunning. Keep an eye out for the Lake Agnes trail, which will branch off just as the Chateau grounds are ending, just past the bronze statue of a Swiss mountain guide. First part from CO14 to cabin was packed snow, can be done without spikes/snowshoes. The Lake Agnes Tea House hike is one of the most popular hikes in Lake Louise thanks to its relatively short distance and lakeside tea house nestled in a scenic hanging valley. Sandy Beaches. Beautiful views all around of course. Paradise Valley to Fairview Mountain Trail, Saddle Mountain Via Paradise Valley Trail, Fairview Lookout and Plain of Six Glaciers Trail, Teahouses via Plain of Six Glaciers, Highline, Big Beehive, and Lake Agnes Trails. at least go off trail. Lulu City via Little Yellowstone Trail [CLOSED], Grand Ditch to Thunder Pass Trail [CLOSED], American Lakes Trail and Michigan Ditch Loop. Super fun hike, you should give it a try! Just off the lake is a short trail by the scree field. Very pretty place! It took us 2 hours (only 20 minutes to return from the lake) to go from the parking lot, around the lake and back down. We arrived around 1:30pm on a Friday and there were a few parking spots available. Not sure how accurate this map is. The trail then loops back to Lake Louise via another trail. Veer right up a steady climb beginning the hike. As you crunch along the fallen leaves, you can smell that moist, earthy aroma of fall. The Lake Agnes trail starts to the right of Chateau Lake Louise. We loved this trail. It does get a little windy up there. The first part of the hike follows an uphill climb on a wide trail 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) to Mirror Lake. The loop around the lake is not as well marked and leads you through a bunch of rock scrambles and stream crossings. First on trail today. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until August. Beautiful views at Lake Agnes under clear blue skies and no wind today. Or you can combine them and expect to spend 6-7 hours hiking with breaks at each of the teahouses. Pretty easy hike. Conditions were amazing and this hike is stunning the whole way with the Nokhu Crags views. Path was packed so no snowshoes or spikes required, but I did get some snow in my boots stepping aside to let people pass. How can you resist a hike that ends with the option of sipping a cup of hot steeped tea, a bowl of homemade soup and sandwich or dessert. Great easy hike with an amazing lake at the end. Lots of tracks to follow. Great for all ages. Lake Agnes, located high above Lake Louise, is a popular destination for any visitor to Alberta's Banff National Park. Once you arrive at the lake, you'll see the Lake Agnes Tea House and several log benches resting on a rock slate patio. But it was beautiful and fun :). 0-1.7 km • Uphill If you hike fairly regularly, you know the drill: take smaller steps, and keep a steady rhythm. Take it to an overlook spot for a great view of the valley. Overall a great hike with spectacular views. From Lake Agnes, you can hike to the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House simply by crossing the small wooden bridge in front of Lake Agnes Tea House and following the trail signs. Micro spikes recommended. Views from various spots around the lake are breathtaking. In the winter, however, you will meet very few people on this trail. 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