Small parking lot, fills up quickly. The lake is approximately 4.6 miles and 2375 ft of elevation gain from the trailhead. Taking Hwy 1 West of Banff for approximately 8 miles you'll come to the Bourgeau Lake Trailhead. Stay on the trail, and when you pass the small unnamed lake, you are almost there. Bourgeau Lake To Pass. The lake being small you will quickly reach the point where the trail gets much steeper but with the advantage that you get more and more open views on the surroundings. The trailhead of the Bourgeau Lake Trail may be found on the Trans-Canada Highway 13-km west of the Mount Norquay Interchange.The trailhead is on the south side of the four-lane divided highway. Poles highly recommend. We went pretty fast, alot of jogging with several breaks for dog to have food water but finished in 5 hours. This glacial tarn signals the start of the alpine and a wonderful morning hike on it's own. Whoever developed the trail gets an A+ in trail design. The first section is very easy to follow the well-maintained trail … Too … Bourgeau Lake is a rock-rimmed alpine lake at the foot of Mount Bourgeau near Banff, in Banff National Park, Alberta. The trail significantly steepens just past the waterfall. From the lake, a 2.2 km more difficult trail continues upward to Harvey Pass where exceptional views extend to snowcapped peaks along the Continental Divide. Well graded switchbacks and a beautiful waterfall half way up. Located between the highest and most spectacular mountains in the region and surrounded by lush, high alpine meadows, for decades it is thus one of the most popular hiking destinations for tourists in the regio, This 7 km hiking trail takes us up the slopes of Mount Bourgeau up to the mountain above Bow Valley. Learn more about the apps for Android and iOS. Great hike otherwise and we’ll be back in the summer to get to the lake and pass! Canada Jays … Of all the lakes along the Bow Valley, Bourgeau Lake is closest to the town of Banff. From here the trail heads up through the obvious gap to the west and passes another lake. Mount Bourgeau is a great trail for hikers looking to have a full day out. Well worth it! Immediately to the right of the wildlife gate is a sign for Bourgeau Lake (7.4 km) and Healy Pass (9.4 km). If you're set on getting to the lake, snowshoes could be a good choice. We continued on past Bourgeau Lake to Harvey Pass. It is my favorite peak I have done so far because the trail is in good condition, 3 lakes and a couple streams for the dog and I to get water (I always bring water treatment tabs just in case I need to use the lakes/streams!) Right to the top of Harvey Pass.....amazing views, sun was shining.....including lunch and a few photo ops, 8 hours! Bourgeau Lake and Mount Bourgeau were named after Eugene Bourgeau a botanist, by James Hector. It can be accessed going both east and west. We walked the trail until right before the first lake but had to turn around because there are many avalanche chutes and it didnt seem like a wise choice to cross. A steady climb through lush forest and across mountain streams lead to Bourgeau Lake which is enclosed in a glacially carved amphitheatre. Five on longer than the 17.6 All Trails shows. From here follow the trail up the small scree slope and enjoy the view (and most likely … Views were incredible from the pass, Good gets tough the last 2km Also, for someone who loves hiking as much as I do, summits aren't really my thing. Awesome hike. We didn’t expect to see anyone here. Bourgeau Lake Trail is a 15.4 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Aug 8, 2018. A leg burner for sure. This trail starts with a 4.5 mile, 2460ft elevation through the forest to the beautiful Bourgeau Lake. On the route to the lake, there’s an refreshingly beautiful waterfall. However, due to forest fire, I didn't see much view at the pass. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Located between the highest and most spectacular mountains in the region and surrounded by lush, high alpine meadows, for decades it is thus one of the most popular hiking destinations for tourists in the regio, This 7 km hiking trail takes us up the slopes of Mount Bourgeau up to the mountain … Ask them here. MAP & DIRECTIONS. Length 15.8 miElevation gain 6,315 ftRoute type Out & back Okay, maybe not… but it felt like it. Ended up doing the first 5km and turned around. Beautiful lakes and views all around. The easy, sometimes moderate hike to Bourgeau Lake offers hiking pleasure in perfection. The trail features forest and waterfall views, as well as wildlife and bird observation opportunities. most of the trail up to Wolverine Creek is in the forest with limited views of the valley, but it opens up to the Bourgeau amphitheater beyond this point and is quite spectacular you can continue on a steep ascent past the lake another 2.2 km and 300 meters to Harvey Lake and Pass for views south to the Healy Pass area We finished in 6 hr! Empty parking lot at 9:30am. While for many people Bourgeau Lake is a trip in itself, the real magic is the journey up to Harvey Lake and Harvey Pass. At about 4 km, the trail passes over a waterfall and then the climbing increases. https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/covid-19-info. Bourgeau Lake itself is a small, pristine sub-alpine like surrounded by stunning mountainous peaks. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Glorious early winter conditions. Bourgeau Lake, Banff: See 6 reviews, articles, and 7 photos of Bourgeau Lake, ranked No.48 on Tripadvisor among 52 attractions in Banff. Neither … SUMMARY: Paved. Summer through fall is typically the best time but check with Banff National Park for current conditions. Incredible views including a valley of golden larch past the 3rd lake. fullscreen. But, since we are running out of days in Banff, and the forecast isn't perfect for any of the remaining days, we decided to go today and be prepared for any type of weather. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Spend about 7.5km in the forest trekking up to Bourgeau Lake. We were surprised because the rain was coming down hard on the highway. And layers for sure. It’s a tough hike but worth it! Le panneau pour cette randonnée a dit que c'était 7. Summer and early fall are the best seasons to hike this trail, namely late June through early September. Made it 6km in (12km return), forced to turn back shortly before the lake due to sketchy looking avalanche chutes - clearly everyone had turned around recently as there were no tracks or visible path at all after 5km. The Bourgeau Lake Trail is a 17.5 km (11 mi) both ways with an elevation gain of 1,269 m (4,163 ft) and is rated as difficult. The trail is usually snow free by late June to mid July. Beautiful trail ... went till the lake ... gradual elevation and a fabulous hike ... Did this hike yesterday with my dog and went to the peak, 24km return with 1450m elevation gain. Would do it again in a heart beat. The trailhead is located at the Bourgeau Lake parking lot on the southwest side of the Trans-Canada Highway, 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from the turnoff for the Banff Sunshine ski resort. from the corniche you can look back down on Bourgeau Lake … After steadly going up The pictures below were taken in Mid July. Trail details: Moderate Mirror Lake, via Lake Agnes Trail: Snow covered. Keep an eye out for marmots that are found around the lake and the nearby meadow. It is a popular hiking destination. We stopped short due to knee-deep post-holing for the last 500m to the lake, but it was reasonably well-defined until that point. Quite windy at the saddle today. This review is really for hiking to Harvey pass via Bourgeau Lake. From the Healy Pass, you can continue on to Mount Bourgeau. I have been hiking way more this summer than last that’s for sure, but I have no idea why I honestly thought I would enjoy a hike that was around 20km return. Good steep incline. Bourgeau, aborted due to very windy conditions. Please see the park page here for information about current COVID-19 and road closures: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/covid-19-info. Il commence au reste de la halte juste à l 'ouest de Sunshine. Bourgeau Lake offers excellent Cutthroat Trout fishing, you'll need a fishing license to try your luck, check regulations for closures. Amazing. You can see BC at the top. I did it once in 2016 to the lake only, and once in 2017, to the pass, and with a partial attempt to the summit of Mt. Elevation gain to Bourgeau Lake is 670 metres, in a gradual ascent through forest, with occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains and Wolverine Creek. It's about 2.5km past the Sunshine Village exit heading west on the TransCanada Highway. The trail was very well marked the whole way. 2 hours 50 going up and 2 hours 20 going down. The trail is very well maintained. Of all the lakes along the Bow Valley, Bourgeau Lake is closest to the town of Banff. There is a small parking lot at the trail head. It snowed the whole way up today and snow was collecting especially past the first lake. So by the time I reached the trail-head it was almost 10:30, at least 04:30 hours later than my usual commencement time. 28-01-2021: Avalanche risk: Sections of this trail cross avalanche terrain. Great day, amazing weather for Oct. 3. The stones are very loose, the path is easy to identify but narrow. Detailed trail maps are available through Sunshine Village. 5 Up and 3 Down. There is a well-built bridge over Wolverine Creek. Absolutely amazing hike! Enjoy the tranquility as you gain 0.7km of elevation. Lakes and waterfalls. During this time, you will be near Wolverine Creek, with occasional crossings. The modestly difficult but rather long trail runs for 13 miles (about 20 km) inside Banff National Park and is one best-kept secret. Fantastic hike! Got to camp at the lake for like 5 days while the trail was closed. At a good pace, 2 hours of hiking will take you the 7.5 km to Bourgeau Lake. The first section is very easy to follow well maintained trail that is 7.4 km to Bourgeau Lake. It starts at a tiny parking lot off Canada Highway 1. Bourgeau Lake Bourgeon Lake has been calling to us for two years, but because it is categorized as a "challenging" hike, we have been waiting for the right day to tackle the trail. You’ll have to pass a few creeks along the way so pay attention not to slip and get your foot wet. The 7.5 km Bourgeau Lake trail is a popular summer’s hike up to an exquisite mountain lake. The most popular trail in this network crests the Continental Divide and descends to a viewpoint at Rock Isle Lake. It’s pretty steady up the whole way, but not to steep anywhere. From Bourgeau Lake, you can hike to “the notch” and see even more spectacular and sweeping vistas from Harvey Pass. Very nice hike. 0 km jusqu'à Harvey Pass. In fact this is the way to Harvey Lake and Pass which are within easy reach. So many beautiful litlle lakes! Total Distance: 15 km The route runs along Wolverine Creek, which flows into Bow River. No ice but a good amount of snow, might be a good idea to bring snowshoes but not necessary. 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