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Louise Creek Trail – Emerald Lake loop from Lake Louise

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Louise Creek Trail – Emerald Lake loop from Lake Louise

Hard

5.0

(1)

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Louise Creek Trail – Emerald Lake loop from Lake Louise

05:47

76.0km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.80 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Louise Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

For those who like to earn their views the Louise Creek Trail offers a great alternative to the busy bus stops and parking lots near the shore of Lake Louise. The trail climbs steeply from Lake Louise Village, tracing its namesake creek back to its source at Lake Louise. Along the way you'll be treated to great views of the creek and surrounding mountains. Though don't expect to catch a breather once you reach the lake, as the view is as likely to take your breath away as the steep trail.

Tip by

30.6 km

Kicking Horse River

Lake

37.7 km

Emerald Lake

Highlight • Lake

Emerald Lake, Canada ❤❤❤❤

Tip by

44.6 km

Natural Bridge on the Kicking Horse River

Highlight • Natural Monument

For a long time there was a small waterfall of the "Kicking Horse River" here until the water found another way and now flows through a hole that lies below the former edge of the waterfall. Now you can theoretically get from one side to the other without getting your feet wet. Very impressive.

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Tip by

45.0 km

Yoho National Park

Nature Reserve

65.1 km

Kicking Horse Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

76.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

22.6 km

13.3 km

9.35 km

2.20 km

244 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

22.3 km

1.57 km

923 m

362 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 22 July

19°C

8°C

6 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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