Good to know
- Tickets
- No tickets required. Park pass needed for vehicle access to Lake Louise.
- Time needed
- Allow 4-5 hours round trip for the main trail.
- Best time
- July to September when snow is clear.
- Getting there
- Start at the Lake Louise parking area and follow the signed trail.
Itineraries with Plain of Six Glaciers
Plain of Six Glaciers is on day 4
Day 4 of Banff & the Rockies
Lake Louise and Glaciers
How Plain of Six Glaciers fits into a day.- 7:30Lake Louise Sunrise ViewpointLake Louise
- 9:15Lake Agnes Tea House HikeLake Agnes Trail
- 12:00Plain of Six Glaciers ViewpointPlain of Six Glaciers Trail
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Plain of Six Glaciers questions
How long is the hike to Plain of Six Glaciers?
The round trip from Lake Louise is about 14 km on a well-marked path.
Is there a teahouse at Plain of Six Glaciers?
Yes, a seasonal teahouse operates near the viewpoint during summer months.
Can you see all six glaciers from the trail?
Views of several glaciers are visible from the plain, though not always all six at once.
