Chephren Lake Trail

  ANY LOW NO

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mileage: 5.5 mi

Region: Banff NP

Elev. Gain: 1,053 ft

When to Go: May—Oct

Avg. Time: 2 hr

Parking: Small unpaved lot

Type: Out + Back

Pass: Discovery or $11CAD day-use fee

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

51.844342, -116.623827

Know Before You Go:

  • A chance to escape the crowds you find in most other places.

  • The trail can sometimes be muddy.

  • Family friendly.

  • When you arrive at the lake, walk around the edge a ways to get different views of the surrounding mountains.

  • The light here is better in the mornings and early afternoons.