Alberta · Hiking

Chephren Lake Trail

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

1.4 mi
round trip: 529 ft
climb: 5,800 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chephren Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 5,690 ft and 5,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Chephren, Mount Synge and Midway Peak. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chephren Lake Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.