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
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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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!
This looks like an incredible hike – definitely one for my bucket list!
Yes! I spent more time taking pictures of the lakes/exploring around them than the hike took haha
Grassi Lakes looks so amazingly beautiful that should I visit, I would never want to leave!! You have captured the beauty of nature so perfectly!
Thank you for the compliment! I’ve visited Canada’s rockies 2x now, and I would love to go and just spend months there exploring haha
What stunning pictures! Wow! I would love to visit this part of the world and do this awesome hike. Also, it is a good excuse to get good hiking boots. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I agree 😉 my boots were new- this was the first hiking trip I used them on and they exceeded my expectations.
Beautiful photos! I have never been to Ghent and now I want to go this year. Thank you for sharing them and for inspiring me to visit this city!
I have never seen such beautiful crystal clear lakes. This is a nature’s abode, a heaven on earth. Thanks for presenting this through your blog.
The Canadian rockies have some of the most beautiful lakes i’ve ever seen. One of my favorite things about hiking is arriving at the end of the trail, and seeing whatever it is you’re hiking towards for the first time.
Grassi Lakes Trail looks very splendid and I am adding this to my wishlist as I am nature lover. Good to know that it is 4.3 kilometer (2.7 miles) out and is moderate hike in the city of Canmore, in Alberta Canada. Canada really has wonderful lakes.
It certainly does, the hike wasn’t too long – you should definitely try to hike it if you visit Banff/that area.
This looks a lovely trail. Long enough so you feel you’ve exercised but not so long, the rest of the day you’re shattered. I’m saving this post for when I finally get to see Canada’s National parks.
Thanks for sharing! You’re absolutely right about the distance. We were doing 2-4 hikes a day for a week… so we had to pace ourselves haha
These photos are absolutely stunning! Thanks for all of the great information- the maps, and suggestions on accommodations are helpful. I’d love to get to Banff and when we do we’ll definitely check out the Grassi Lakes!
You will love it! It’s a great first hike when you get off the plane and head to Banff. It’s so close to the National Park.
Oh my! What gorgeous crystal clear turquoise waters. Wow! Banff NP is on our bucket list for Canada, so I pinned this to refer back when we get to go there. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing! This hike is perfect to stretch your legs on your way to Banff. Try to explore Yoho too while you’re there!
I love finding hidden gems away from the crowds! I’m planning a trip to Banff now and will definitely add this to the list. Thanks for the great guide!