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Snowshoeing & Winter Hiking

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Lake Louise area

Quick start

Easy and moderate routes are best if you want a flexible winter day without committing to avalanche terrain.

Easy
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail
4 km return 1 to 1.5 h Minimal

Packed winter lakeshore walk; ice cleats are usually more useful than snowshoes. Dogs on leash permitted.

 Easy
Fairview Lookout Trail
2.0 km return 45 min to 1.5 h 100 m

Short, steep forest trail to a lookout above the Chateau; ice cleats and poles are useful. Dogs on leash permitted.

 Easy
Louise Creek Trail
5.6 km return 2 h 195 m

Forested village-to-lakeshore route beside Louise Creek; ice cleats are often the practical traction choice. Dogs on leash permitted.

 Easy
Laggan's Loop
1.0 km loop 20–30 min 35 m

Short forest loop above the Chateau; snowshoes help after fresh snow, ice cleats help on packed sections. Dogs on leash permitted.

 Difficult
Taylor Lake Trail
13–14 km return 4.5 to 6.5 h 585–625 m

Long forest climb to Taylor Lake; carry traction and snowshoes so you can adapt to packed trail or deeper snow.

 Moderate
Loop C (#27)
6.0 km loop 2.5 to 3.5 h 231 m

Designated snowshoe loop near the Chateau; use snowshoes in soft snow and avoid crossing ski tracks except at signed crossings.