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

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

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4.8

(54)

783

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

02:08

6.69km

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

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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323 m

View of Peyto Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.16 km

Peyto Lake Natural Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much quieter than Viewpoint 1 on the wonderful turquoise lake. Here are also more chipmunks on the way :-)

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2.94 km

Bow Summit Lookout Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.15 km

View of Peyto Lake and Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.22 km

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.

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6.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

5.50 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Today

Tuesday 28 July

16°C

3°C

79 %

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Peyto Lake Natural Viewpoint

Bow Summit Lookout Plateau

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