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Plain of Six Glaciers Trail

An activity in Lake Louise, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Jul–Sep.

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Plain of Six Glaciers Trail in Lake Louise
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Why go

Longer hike past the lake to a teahouse below Victoria Glacier.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lake Louise, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Lake Agnes Tea House, 3.2 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Lake Louise
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Jul–Sep

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lake Louise, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lake Agnes Tea House

    Historic 1905 teahouse at a hanging lake, reached by a 3.5 km climb.

    Drinks · 3.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail

    Flat path along the turquoise lake toward Victoria Glacier.

    Outdoors · 4.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Boathouse

    Rent a red canoe for a paddle on Lake Louise.

    Activity · 4.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Laggan's Mountain Bakery

    Long-running bakery in Samson Mall; cheap sandwiches and pastries for the trail.

    Food · 7.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar

    Family-run since 1990 above Samson Mall. Burgers and Chinese-Western comfort food, open late with a full bar.

    Food · 7.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Louise Gondola

    Summer gondola on the ski hill with grizzly-habitat views and an interpretive centre.

    Activity · 9.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Plain of Six Glaciers Trail is a stop on our Banff & Jasper Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lake Louise

Plain of Six Glaciers Trail is our only activity pick in Lake Louise; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lake Louise guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lake Louise run from -7°C in December to 19°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Plain of Six Glaciers Trail itself, we suggest: Jul–Sep.

Modelled monthly averages for Lake Louise from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lake Louise weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Plain of Six Glaciers Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
0000000, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
Coordinates
51.39358, -116.27278
Destination
Lake Louise, Alberta

Plain of Six Glaciers Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Plain of Six Glaciers Trail?

Plan on about 4 hours at Plain of Six Glaciers Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Plain of Six Glaciers Trail?

Our pick: Jul–Sep. Insider tip: Teahouse at the end opens about June to early October; avalanche risk on upper trail in winter.

Is Plain of Six Glaciers Trail free?

Yes, we list Plain of Six Glaciers Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Plain of Six Glaciers Trail?

Plain of Six Glaciers Trail is at 0000000, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Plain of Six Glaciers Trail?

Plain of Six Glaciers Trail appears on Banff & Jasper Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Lake Louise.

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