Deception Pass Trail

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Always carry bear spray!

This trail begins by following an (pretty boring if we're being honest) access road at the backside of the Lake Louise ski resort for about 3.8km/2.4mi before reaching the "real" trail. You'll gradully climb up this route, transistioning from primarily pine forest into mixed spruce/fir, then larch/spruce/fir/meadow as you get to Ptarmigan Lake. You can choose to continue to Baker Lake Trail or Skoki Meadow Trail from this trail or exit early to access Hidden Lake Trail.