Helen Lake Trail
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This is a beautiful hike I highly recommend doing. It's one of my favourites. There's a lake at the end you can jump into if you're feeling up to it. It would also make a great spot to elope or take pictures.

Distance/Difficulty: 11.6km, 533m elevation gain

Starting/Finishing point: right next to Bow Lake along Icefields Parkway 

Trailhead Accessibility: rated as moderate


Leave No Trace Information: Keep on trails, road, & durable surfaces, stay off fragile moss, pack out what you pack in

Privacy/Seclusion (estimate): heavily trafficked but big area

Views & Scenery: views of lake, mountains, open meadows, green grass

4 h

All ages

Summer

Free

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