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Well maintained trail to Bourgeau Lake.


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Map Key

4.4

Miles

7.2

KM

Point to Point

7,090' 2,161 m

High

4,732' 1,442 m

Low

2,560' 780 m

Up

202' 62 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

50%

Max Grade (27°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Need to Know

Keep bear-spray on you at all time since Banff have a population of black bears and grizzly.

Description

The trail starts by switchback in a wide well-maintained trail. Vegetation will change quickly. The view will open up and you'll cross a creek fall. A couple of switchbacks later, you'll cross a meadow and arrive at Bourgeau Lake.

Flora & Fauna

There is wildflowers and wild animal on the way up.

Contacts

Shared By:

Camille Chaudron

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in Banff

#3186

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Trail Rankings

#2

in Banff

#22

in Alberta

#3,186

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Bourgeau Lake.
Aug 22, 2021 near Banff, AB
The view at the end of the first switchbacks.
Aug 22, 2021 near Banff, AB
Chamaenerion angustifolium.
Aug 22, 2021 near Banff, AB

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