Grassi Lakes Trail
The Grassi Lakes Trail is a 4.3 kilometer (2.7 miles) out and back moderate hike located in the city of Canmore, in Alberta Canada. The local trail is just outside of Banff National Park. Canada wins for most beautiful lakes you’ve ever seen.
How to Get to Grassi Lakes Trail
Fly into Calgary YYC
Drive from Calgary to Canmore
If you are planning on spending a day or two in Calgary, check out this itinerary by Canada Crossroads.
Grassi Lakes Trailhead Location
To get to Grassi Lakes trailhead, go past the Canmore Nordic Centre and take a left down Ken Richie Way. You’ll head down a paved road to a parking lot on your right. Try to get there early to get a parking spot and hike with less people. The trail is mostly uphill taking you to 2 beautiful lakes. The trip back down can be risky if you’re not in the right footwear. I would highly recommend hiking boots for this hike.
There are two different trails leading up to the lakes, an “easy” path and a “difficult” path. We took the easier trail and it was still a steady uphill climb that was at times challenging. The trail is a wide gravel path and easy to follow. All-terrain strollers will make it up this route better. The “difficult” Grassi Lakes trail is offers much more excitement and killer views. I would not recommend strollers or young children take this trail. If the trail is wet or snowy wear crampons to avoid potential for injury.
Where to Stay in Canmore
Other things to do in Canmore
Have you hiked the Grassi Lakes trail? What did you think?!
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Beautiful – the colour of that water ✨
I will add this to my list for next time I am in Canmore! beautiful!
I cannot believe how clear that water is! So beautiful thanks for sharing!!
What a gorgeous spot that’s well worth the hike! I can’t get over just how many truly beautiful natural spots that Canada has to offer!
Alberta is great for those crazily beautiful lakes isn’t it!
We are hoping (if covid-19 allows) to do a road trip over to Banff/ Jasper this August. I will add this to the list of possible areas to explore. It’s always good to have a few easier trails to mix in with the hard core adventures!
The lake is gorgeous ! The water is so clear you can see the bottom of it ! Thanks for informing that the easy trail can be steep too. I’m all for the killer view, no pain no gain, but the last thing I want is to feel so bad that I end up not enjoying the end of the journey. I like to take my pace, and manage within my limits ! =)
HOW IS THIS PLACE EVEN REAL??? So beautiful!! I bet it’s even better in person!