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Bow Summit Viewpoint Moderate•4.6(714) Banff National Park Photos(1,217) Directions Print/PDF map Share Length6.8 kmElevation gain287 mRoute typeOut-and-back Discover this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Improvement District No. 9, Alberta. Generally considered a moderately challenging route.

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This is a popular trail for hiking and rock climbing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Preview trail Dogs on leash Hiking Rock climbing Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife Rocky Scramble Off trail No shade Fee

Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway in the Winter

Bow Summit 61 reviews #48 of 132 things to do in Banff National Park Mountains Write a review What people are saying " The colour of the lake is marvellous! " Sep 2019 In the neighborhood are 3 lakes with awesome colours. We visited them all in a few hours. If we had more time we probably stayed there for longer time By EkMusafir

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This trail first takes hikers to the turquoise waters of Peyto Lake on a paved boardwalk, and then on a more challenging adventure to hike up to.

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An easy, paved trail leads from the Bow Summit Lower Parking Lot to Peyto Lake Viewpoint. On summer weekends, expect the trail and viewpoint to be quite busy. To avoid the crowds, go early or late; the bonus is that you can see the sunrise or sunset! Shoulder season is a lot quieter. Distance: 1.2 km round trip Elevation gain: 44 metres

Looking across to Bow Summit. (Credit M. Kopp) Banff national park

This trail first takes hikers to the turquoise waters of Peyto Lake on a paved boardwalk, and then on a more challenging adventure to hike up to Bow Summit by taking the path beyond Peyto Lake Lookout. This route follows along the meadow, which is great for a holistic alpine experience. During the winter months, this trail is exposed to avalanche hazard, so visiting is not recommended between.

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After almost two years of closure, the Peyto Lake parking lot, walking path, Bow Summit, and viewpoint are now open! So if you have had Peyto Lake on your bucket list, you can finally go and see it!

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The lookout is located at the Bow Summit, this is the highest point along the Columbia Icefields Parkway at 2088 meters above sea level. In the summer months a short paved trail through the forest leads to the viewing platforms that overlook Peyto Lake. In the winter the trail is not accessible, but you can make your way up the snow covered bus.

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hike information name: Bow Summit Outlook & Peyto Lake gps track - alltrails wikiloc type: in and out distance: 3.9 miles (6.3 km) elevation change: 1037 ft. (316 m) time: 1:58 hours (1:41 moving) location: Bow Summit parking lot, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada ( google map directions)

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The Ultimate Guide to Bow Summit: A Paradise for Hikers Bow Summit is one of my favorite hikes in Banff and I definitely recommend doing it when you visit! The trail offers stunning views of Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the surrounding mountains. You'll gain just over 1000 ft feet on this 4.1 mile round trip trail.

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From the parking lot at Bow Summit, a short paved trail leads to one of the most breathtaking views you could ever imagine. Skip the viewpoint wooden balcony where hoards of tourists are common during the busy summer season. Instead, follow the paved use trail straight ahead where eventually it meets the dirt trail into the forest.

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1. About Peyto Lake Viewpoint What a place! The brand new platform! The Peyto Lake Viewpoint (also called the Peyto Lake Lookout) is one of the most popular attractions in Banff National Park. Bill Peyto was one of the early guides of the park back in the 1900s; the lake and glacier are now named after him.

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Bow Summit - NTS Map: 082N09. This trail is actually closer to Lake Louise. The Bow Summit area is famous for its postcard viewpoint overlooking Peyto Lake (top le. The Bow Summit area is famous for its postcard viewpoint overlooking Peyto Lake (top left photo, which was taken above the lookout site). Thousands of visitors flock to this.

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Bow Summit/Peyto Lake lookout is located on the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) and it's 100 km (60 miles) northwest of Banff. Allow at least 1 hour driving time.

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Bow Summit Viewpoint Moderate • 4.6 (714) Banff National Park Photos (1,218) Directions Print/PDF map Length 4.2 miElevation gain 941 ftRoute type Out & back Discover this 4.2-mile out-and-back trail near Improvement District No. 9, Alberta. Generally considered a moderately challenging route.