Saw very fresh bear shit on the trail … Be on the look out for the Mount Bourgeau sign. Summer through fall is typically the best time but check with Banff National Park for current conditions. The trail features forest and waterfall views, as well as wildlife and bird observation opportunities. This trail starts with a 4.5 mile, 2460ft elevation through the forest to the beautiful Bourgeau Lake. I then switched the program to Bourgeau Lake/Mountain in Banff National Park, another hike that I had been wanting to do for a long time.I problems with this one were two, maybe even more: First of all I had to drop The Lady at her work. However, due to forest fire, I didn't see much view at the pass. Bourgeau Lake Trail ist ein 10.9 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Banff, Alberta, Kanada. SUMMARY: Paved. The lake being small you will quickly reach the point where the trail gets much steeper but with the advantage that you get more and more open views on the surroundings. This trail leads us to Bourgeau Lake, a popular day hiker’s destination. Aug 8, 2018. The first 7.5km of the trail is mostly in the woods, with limited view. It’s easy to miss. Bourgeau Lake is set within a massive amphitheater of limestone and the summit of Mount Bourgeau looms high overhead. Total one way trail length is 12.4 km with a 1435 m elevation gain. A steady climb through lush forest and across mountain streams lead to Bourgeau Lake which is enclosed in a glacially carved amphitheatre. Mount Bourgeau is a great trail for hikers looking to have a full day out and one of our favorites in all of Banff. Il commence au reste de la halte juste à l 'ouest de Sunshine. This is a classic hike with a 360-degree view. 7.5Km to Bourgeau Lake, 9.5Km to Harvey Pass create. Trailhead: Bourgeau Lake parking area. The trail is the Bourgeau Lake/Harvey Pass trail, which is just a short distance west of Banff. Bourgeau Lake is a rock-rimmed alpine lake at the foot of Mount Bourgeau near Banff, in Banff National Park, Alberta.It is a popular hiking destination. NOTICEBOARD. In fact this is the way to Harvey Lake and Pass which are within easy reach. Most of the trail up to Bourgeau Lake is in the trees. NEARBY TRAILS. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Good panorama if there's no smoke. star star star star star_border. <<< English follows >>> Esta ruta es cansada pero es muy bonita, con vistas amplias y magníficas, tal y como uno se imagina las Montañas Rocosas canadienses. This was by far the longest hike in the history of man. Mount Bourgeau is apparently one of the most popular peaks in the Banff area – a 2906 meter summit accessible from a well-marked trail and requiring no scrambling, just legs that can handle the vertical. From the lake, a 2.2 km more difficult trail continues upward to Harvey Pass where exceptional views extend to snowcapped peaks along the Continental Divide. Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. The stones are very loose, the path is easy to identify but narrow. fullscreen. Bourgeau Lake is the perfect medium range/moderate difficulty hike in Banff National Park, and a great way to get out and see some wild life, a beautiful Canadian Rockies lake, and still get back to town in time or a great dinner.. Bourgeau Lake To Pass. Bourgeau Lake Bourgeon Lake has been calling to us for two years, but because it is categorized as a "challenging" hike, we have been waiting for the right day to tackle the trail. Bourgeau Lake, Banff: See 6 reviews, articles, and 7 photos of Bourgeau Lake, ranked No.48 on Tripadvisor among 52 attractions in Banff. Initially the trail is wide, hard-packed, and slippery, with a 700 m ascension at a gentle to moderate grade. Marmots and ptarmigan right to the top. At about 4 km, the trail passes over a waterfall and then the climbing increases. 1 Reviews of Bourgeau Lake To Summit "Very windy on the summit, but not cold. If you have ever hiked Healy Pass, it is a similar feel, which only makes sense since they are next-door neighbours. Er führt entlang eines Sees, entlang eines Flusses und es gibt einen Wasserfall und schöne Wildblumen. Bourgeau Lake Trail up to Harvey Pass. Sharing is caring. You can go on line at Banff National Park to pick a camp site and obtain your camping permit. Bourgeau Lake Trail: The trail head is on the west side of Hwy 1 (TransCanada Highway), roughly 2 kilometres past the Sunshine Village Ski Resort exit. Beyond Mirror Lake, the trail is rated as Challenging Class 2 for avalanche exposure and travel requires appropriate avalanche training and equipment; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details: Difficult Taylor Lake: Snow covered. add_box. You will also be required to obtain your backcountry permit which is separate, but can be obtained simultaneously if you plan on camping at a backcountry site. Elevation gain to Bourgeau Lake is 670 metres, in a gradual ascent through forest, with occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains and Wolverine Creek. Bourgeau Lake, Banff : consultez 6 avis, articles et 7 photos de Bourgeau Lake, classée n°48 sur 52 activités à Banff sur Tripadvisor. The Bourgeau Lake Trail is a 17.5 km (11 mi) both ways with an elevation gain of 1,269 m (4,163 ft) and is rated as difficult. From Bourgeau Lake, you can hike to “the notch” and see even more spectacular and sweeping vistas from Harvey Pass. It was such an awesome sight, sound, and experience! Keep an eye out for marmots that are found around the lake and the nearby meadow. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. MAP & DIRECTIONS. Bourgeau Lake is a beautiful spot to relax, put your feet up and break out the trail mix for a snack. Summer and early fall are the best seasons to hike this trail, namely late June through early September. Trailhead: the trailhead is 2.5 km west of the Sunshine Village turnoff on the south side of the road; the trail leaves out the end of the parking lot thru an elevated fenced gate . Looking back on the trail … don’t forget to look where you’ve come from now and again! The lake is beautiful, but the approach is lack-lustre. CAN 03-Lago Bourgeau y collado Harvey // Bourgeau Lake and Harvey Pass Hiking trail in Sawback, Alberta (Canada). The trailhead is located at the Bourgeau Lake parking lot on the southwest side of the Trans-Canada Highway, 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from the turnoff for the Banff Sunshine ski resort. When: May 18, 2019 . Taking Hwy 1 West of Banff for approximately 8 miles you'll come to the Bourgeau Lake Trailhead. There is a well-built bridge over Wolverine Creek while the most difficult crossing is pictured above. This scenic hike takes in lakes, waterfalls, wildlife and amazing views of the town of Banff. Assiniboine standing tall on the horizon. Mirror Lake, via Lake Agnes Trail: Snow covered with icy sections. At a good pace, 2 hours of hiking will take you the 7.5 km to Bourgeau Lake. The closest camping is back in the town of Banff. This started off as a simple overnight backpacking trip, and ended with a close encounter with a grizzly bear and her two cubs. Au bout du compte, mon GPS sur mon téléphone indiquait que le total était supérieur à 25 km. From here you can wander around the summit plateau (2930 m) that you share with a weather station complex to view Bourgeau Lake 685 m below, look north up the Trans-Canada Highway past the Vermillion lakes to Banff or look south and east past Sunshine Meadows to see Mt. Looking for a little bit of a challenge and longer hike, we settled on the Bourgeau Lake Trail. https://www.outdooractive.com/.../alberta/bourgeau-lake-trail/4104661 Who: Ed, Jace, Joey, Dave, Lorna, Geoff, Lynn, Peter, Lisa, Oggie, Chris, Finn, Winnie, Michael, Django . The 7.5 km Bourgeau Lake trail is a popular summer’s hike up to an exquisite mountain lake. But, since we are running out of days in Banff, and the forecast isn't perfect for any of the remaining days, we decided to go today and be prepared for any type of weather. From here the trail heads up through the obvious gap to the west and passes another lake. 26-11-2020: Cleats recommended; Avalanche risk: Sections of this trail cross avalanche terrain. 5 km et 2 autres. The 7 day weather forecast summary for Bourgeau Lake: Taking a look at Bourgeau Lake over the coming week and the average daytime maximum temperature will be around 0°C, with a high for the week of 2°C expected on the afternoon of Friday 16th. Posted by The Little Passport on October 4, 2019. The first section is very easy to follow the well-maintained trail that is 7.4 km to Bourgeau Lake. 0 km jusqu'à Harvey Pass. Nom : Trace GPS Bourgeau Lake, itinéraire, parcours.. Départ : Harvey Pass Trail Parking, Harvey Pass Tr, Alberta, Canada (51.16796-115.73150) Where: Bourgeau Lake . A steady climb through lush forest and across mountain streams lead to Bourgeau Lake which is enclosed in a glacially carved amphitheatre. Okay, maybe not… but it felt like it. So by the time I reached the trail-head it was almost 10:30, at least 04:30 hours later than my usual commencement time. You’ll have to pass a few creeks along the way so pay attention not to slip and get your foot wet. The lake sits in a glacially carved amphitheatre. Small parking lot, fills up quickly. Mount Bourgeau is a great trail for hikers looking to have a full day out. We opted to end our hike at the lake. Too smokey. It begins with a steady, slow climb through peaceful forest (~1.5 hrs). The mean minimum temperature will be -12°C, dipping to its lowest on the morning of Thursday 22nd at -19°C. There are no campsites on Bourgeau Lake Trail. Stay on the trail, and when you pass the small unnamed lake, you are almost there. Le panneau pour cette randonnée a dit que c'était 7. The sky opened up and it began hailing the size of jelly beans. The lake is nice, but going up to Harvey Pass is better. On our way down, we encountered a thunderstorm with loud thunder, crackling lightning, and pouring rain. This glacial tarn signals the start of the alpine and a wonderful morning hike on it's own. I have been hiking way more this summer than last that’s for sure, but I have no idea why I honestly thought I would enjoy a hike that was around 20km return. 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