Peyto Lake Overlook

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Difficulty: ⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mileage: 1.5 mi

Region: Banff NP

Elev. Gain: 190 ft

When to Go: May—Oct

Avg. Time: 30 min

Parking: Large paved lot

Type: Lollipop

Pass: Discovery or $11CAD day-use fee

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

51.717056, -116.499389

Know Before You Go:

  • A popular spot that is almost always crowded; you may need to circle to find a parking spot.

  • Most people only walk to the first lookout - if you continue along the trail past the upper parking lot you may have some of the views to yourself.

  • The best light here is in the morning and early afternoon.