Boulder seats and booming views💥

A forest trail to a big bluey-green lake below Boom Mountain. The path is gradual and easy, just on the longer side. Pretty much all shaded until it opens up to the lake itself and all its views. At the shore you’ll find long stretches of boulders and logs to sit on for lunch and photos. Pretty nice in the fall season too - Nothing overly crazy like other fall hikes, but a nice amount of colours for sure. The trail is quite popular for snowshoeing in the winter when some of the big peaks aren't doable.

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🏔️ TRAIL STATS & DETAILS

• Best Seasons: Summer, Fall & Winter

• Distance: 10.5 km

• Trail Type: Out & Back

• Elevation Gain: 300 m

• Max Elevation (altitude): 1935 m

• Bike Friendly?: No

• Dog Friendly?: Yes (on leash)

• Trailhead Toilets?: Yes

• Parking: Free

🚗Directions to trailhead: Google Maps

🗺️AllTrails route: Boom Lake (suggestion only)

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✨ TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS - Why you should go

• Mount Bell

• Boom Mountain

• Bluey Boom Lake

• Chickaboom Peak

• Nice Autumn Colours

• A big, bouldery shoreline

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🏕️ CAMPING OPTIONS

• Campsite On Trail?: No

• Close Camp Recommendation: Marble Canyon Campground

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🏕️⛈ STORM MOUNTAIN LODGE

Historic hand-built lodge and cabins, originally built in 1922. Tucked into the forest, perfectly placed between Banff and the Kootenays. It has big crackling fireplaces, mountain views all around, and AMAZING food. For more details on the lodge, check out its pin on my map.

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✅ TIPS FROM DEV, LINKS & SAFETY

• See Parks Canada for the latest National Park trail conditions.