Bourgeau Lake & Harvey Pass, Banff National Park

Description:

A steady climb through lush forest and across rushing mountain streams leads to Bourgeau Lake, the closest subalpine lake to the town of Banff. A glacially-carved amphitheatre provides a dramatic backdrop to the lake, with large boulders providing the perfect perch for a picnic lunch. Although most hikers make Bourgeau Lake their final destination, a 2.2 km slightly more difficult trail continues upwards to Harvey Pass, from where exceptional views extend to snow-capped peaks along the Continental Divide.

Meet Place:

Shell Station to carpool (or you could meet us at 8:30 am at the Bourgeau Lake trailhead on Hwy 1 just west of Banff)

Directions:

Shell Gas Station, Hwy. 1 at COP

Distance/Length:

Level of Difficulty INT/ADV: 14 km round trip, 725 metres (or 1000 metres to Harvey Pass) elevation gain; 7 hour round trip

Carpool Option:

When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.