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Peyto Lake Viewpoint – Bow Summit Lookout Plateau loop from Bow summit

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Peyto Lake Viewpoint – Bow Summit Lookout Plateau loop from Bow summit

Moderate

4.8

(54)

791

hikers

Peyto Lake Viewpoint – Bow Summit Lookout Plateau loop from Bow summit

02:03

6.34km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

52 m

Road to Peyto Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Just under a kilometer to the viewpoint, depending on your condition in 10-15 minutes to create ...

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Tip by

2

427 m

Bow Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

3

495 m

View of Peyto Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail itself is not that spectaculair. It is the view at the end.

Tip by

4

911 m

Peyto Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peyto Lake is yet another beautiful turquois lake in front of a magnificant mountain scenery. It's a short walk to get to the viewpoint, but a great place to stop by. Unfortunately the glacier that once went all the way up to the waterside of the lake is almost gone.

Tip by

5

3.39 km

Bow Summit Lookout Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small plateau for a rest or even a picnic. Great view to both sides of The Valley 😍

Tip by

6

3.60 km

View of Peyto Lake and Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

6.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

4.89 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,340 m)

Lowest point (2,090 m)

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Monday 20 July

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2°C

49 %

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