The trails were very muddy when we went in July. The campground was closed due to flooding damage. Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier mais seulement en laisse. Cirque Lake and Chephren Lake Hike This 15km round trip hike begins on the Icefields Parkway at Waterfowl Lake which is 19km south of Saskatchewan Crossing. The trail follows the Spray River Trail from Golf Course Road, branching off left after 700 meters (0.4 mile). We loved the hike, and found the trail well marked. Beginners could definitely handle this trail. While Chephren Lake isn’t necessarily a difficult hike, the trail can be a bit unkempt and difficult to maneuver. Chephren Lake Trail is a 4.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Improvement District No. The lake is located just a few kilometre’s north of Saskatchewan Crossing, Alberta. Cirque lake trail did not have a clear path as there was alot more snow (ankle deep)- we were following 1 pair of footprints and using all trails as a guide, but cirque lake was much prettier and it follows a creek most of the way. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. However, if you have the time to spare, you can visit both lakes which is about 8 miles round trip. Chephren Lake is yet another gorgeous turquoise beauty in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The trail is very muddy and slippery so wear proper foot attire. We were the only ones on the trail today (that we saw). Easy to follow trail, but a ton of roots and mud. When you reach the top of the 7.6 kilometers (round trip) heavily trafficked out and back trail you’ll find a teahouse and stunning Lake Agnes. ), so either pack snowshoes, or wait until a little later in the season (August/September).. Grizzly bears are known to frequent the Moraine Lake area, so often this hike (and the Larch Valley hike) require people to hike in groups of 4 or more. You can access the trail from Highway 93 North. After turning right towards Chephren Lake, the trail at this point is pretty flat and straight. Chephren Lake lies underneath the brooding walls of Howse Peak and Mount Chephren. Spectacular wild mushrooms can be found along the entire length of the trail. Once you arrive at the lake … This is an easy to moderate hike above Lake Louise that is suitable for all visitors to Banff. Since you have to hike 7.7 km and 241 meters not many people venture out to it, meaning it is super quiet. Chephren Lake is yet another gorgeous turquoise beauty in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Description: Chephren Lake lies underneath the brooding walls of Howse Peak and Mount Chephren. Sorry, unable to find listings at … Beautiful hike! Definitely recommend for a winter day trip! Aug 25, 2009. Both begin on the same path and splits at roughly the 1.6km mark (Chephren to the right, and Cirque to the left). Cirque lake trail did not have a clear path as there was alot more snow (ankle deep)- we were following 1 pair of footprints and using all trails as a guide, but cirque lake was much prettier and it follows a creek most of the way. Chephren, a graceful pyramid with a multitude of rock ribs sweeping down from the summit, towers nearly a vertical mile above the Icefields Parkway. All of the hike is through the forest on the trail with exposed tree roots. Alberta's lakes are truly something special. The contrast with the lake and the mountains is unlike anything I’ve seen before. I thought that after a marathon 4 peak day in Yoho, 5 days earlier, Mount Chephren. ... Chephren lake in Banff. Sunset Lookout. Chephren Lake is the bigger lake of the two, more popular, and the trail is easier to complete. 12 Chephren Lake Chephren, a graceful pyramid with a multitude of rock ribs sweeping down from the summit, towers nearly a vertical mile above the Icefields Parkway. The trail creeps through the forest and reaches a secret lake right under the shadow of … Address: Saskatchewan Crossing, AB. Along the way, there are jaw-dropping trails, towering mountains, sparkling blue lakes, and stunning waterfalls. The Chephren Lake hike begins at the Mistaya River footbridge at the rear of Waterfowl Lakes Campground. The east face of Mt. The turquoise coloured Cirque Lake has about the best mountain backdrop one could hope for on any hike. Chephren Lake sits at the base of Mount Chephren and requires a short hike to get to, but it’s so worth it! We did both the Cirque and the Chephren lake trails in 4hrs. The trail to the left went 2.9 km to Cirque Lake. Excellent option for a more relaxed day. Amazing trail. hiking above Chephren Lake. 9, Alberta en Canada. Highway 93 North, 57.5 km north of the Lake Louise junction in the Waterfowl Lakes Campground. Neither trail involved a lot of elevation gain or loss, but the trail to Cirque Lake gained more elevation than the trail to Chephren Lake, which hardly gained any at all. Tunnel Mountain gets the nod for our number two because it’s right in the heart of … We did go on a Friday though, in mid September. Chephren is one of the most impressive mountains you can see while driving up the Icefield Parkway. For more information on this change please read this post.. Saskatchewan Crossing, Alberta 60km north of Lake Louise, off Highway 93 1-403-762-1550. Lots of hopping over mud. Chephren Lake Parking: Chephren Lake, the most popular destination, is to the right, Cirque Lake to the left. Mountain height: 3274 m Elevation gain: 1630 m Ascent time: 9:45 Descent time: 8:00 Scrambling and a little mountaineering with Mark. A beautiful lake with Mount Chephren in the background. The start of the trail is behind the facilities buildings. Chephren Lake Parking: The trail is a bit more challenging then the one to Chephren Lake due to webs of tree roots and short inclines; however, is still fairly easy compared to a lot of the hiking trails in the park. It doesn’t say on the website. Backdropped by two impressive mountains, Howse Peak on the left and Mount Chephren on the right, Chephren Lake is a typical glacial lake which differs in that it is at a comparatively low elevation; its shores are forested rather than covered in scree. Backdropped by two impressive mountains, Howse Peak on the left and Mount Chephren on the right, Chephren Lake is a typical glacial lake which differs in that it is at a comparatively low elevation; its shores are forested rather than covered in scree.