Ruta circular Peyto Lake
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 3.93 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,289 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,289 ft
- Max elevation
- 6,984 ft
- TrailRank
- 56
- Min elevation
- 6,161 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 544
- Uploaded
- March 7, 2020
near Stephen, British Columbia (Canada)
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ATTENTION IN 2020 IS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER FINE! We made the route in June 2019.
It is not that it is very difficult but it has steep slopes and depending on the date you visit you have to go down a snow / ice tongue that eats the path.
We start from the car parking lot that is very requested but as most people only approach the first viewpoint, if we take a few turns at the end we find a place.
The first section is very easy, it is also paved with what will reach the viewpoint will be sucked. Along the way we will find informative posters to inform us of the environment.
The viewpoint is where most people and agglomerations are concentrated. It consists of a wooden platform of two heights that stand out to enjoy the unbeatable views of Peyto Lake. The truth is that the views are very worthwhile but people skip the barriers and the ground is being destroyed.
After visiting this viewpoint we have two options. Follow the next less crowded viewpoint but with magnificent views or go down to the lake. To get to the second viewpoint we will have to go on trails although they are in good condition. It depends on the rains and the influx.
From here we returned to the crossing to go down to the lake. This trail IS NOT KEPT MAINTAINED BY PARKS CANADA so they are not responsible. The vast majority of the descent is in good condition. It is a not very narrow path with little weed in the middle. The problem comes when we reach the snow / ice tongue that will depend on the month we visit it. In June 2019 we found it with snow / ice. When we arrived everyone was turning around not to go down it but we ventured to do it. Here, more than following the track, is going down where you see it better.
We came down without falling but it was not an easy descent although it is not something complicated. After us several groups were encouraged to go down and most without mishaps although a girl if under a few meters of ass to fall.
Overcome this part we return to the path that leads to the lake. When we arrive at the lake we recommend that you go wherever you can because in some places we can cross the rivers and in others we cannot.
For more information on the Canadian Rockies, do not hesitate to visit Nomadadeviaje.es where we are sharing all the information about our trip.
It is not that it is very difficult but it has steep slopes and depending on the date you visit you have to go down a snow / ice tongue that eats the path.
We start from the car parking lot that is very requested but as most people only approach the first viewpoint, if we take a few turns at the end we find a place.
The first section is very easy, it is also paved with what will reach the viewpoint will be sucked. Along the way we will find informative posters to inform us of the environment.
The viewpoint is where most people and agglomerations are concentrated. It consists of a wooden platform of two heights that stand out to enjoy the unbeatable views of Peyto Lake. The truth is that the views are very worthwhile but people skip the barriers and the ground is being destroyed.
After visiting this viewpoint we have two options. Follow the next less crowded viewpoint but with magnificent views or go down to the lake. To get to the second viewpoint we will have to go on trails although they are in good condition. It depends on the rains and the influx.
From here we returned to the crossing to go down to the lake. This trail IS NOT KEPT MAINTAINED BY PARKS CANADA so they are not responsible. The vast majority of the descent is in good condition. It is a not very narrow path with little weed in the middle. The problem comes when we reach the snow / ice tongue that will depend on the month we visit it. In June 2019 we found it with snow / ice. When we arrived everyone was turning around not to go down it but we ventured to do it. Here, more than following the track, is going down where you see it better.
We came down without falling but it was not an easy descent although it is not something complicated. After us several groups were encouraged to go down and most without mishaps although a girl if under a few meters of ass to fall.
Overcome this part we return to the path that leads to the lake. When we arrive at the lake we recommend that you go wherever you can because in some places we can cross the rivers and in others we cannot.
For more information on the Canadian Rockies, do not hesitate to visit Nomadadeviaje.es where we are sharing all the information about our trip.
Waypoints
Waypoint
6,862 ft
Cartel informativo 01
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6,913 ft
Cartel informativo 02
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6,924 ft
Cartel informativo 03
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6,940 ft
Cartel informativo 04
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6,880 ft
Cartel informativo 05
Waypoint
6,811 ft
Pasarela con vistas
The views from the catwalk are very beautiful but there are many who are going to see them.
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Waypoint
6,824 ft
Construcción para mirar por ella
Waypoint
6,834 ft
Camino para ir a la parada de bus
Waypoint
6,855 ft
Bajada al lago
Waypoint
6,982 ft
Vistas
Waypoint
6,379 ft
Comienza la lengua de hielo
Bajada algo complicada por el hielo/nieve pero con cuidado se baja
Waypoint
6,203 ft
Vuelta al sendero
Waypoint
6,839 ft
Parking
Waypoint
6,838 ft
Solo buses
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