Cirque and Chephren Lakes Hike In Banff National Park.

The trailhead for Cirque and Chephren Lakes is located at the south west end of the Waterfowl Lakes campground. Both Cirque Lake and Chephren Lake are easy hikes that climb through an old growth spruce forest. Cirque Lake at an elevation 150 meters has more elevation gain then Chephren Lake at an elevation of 80 meters. They are both approximately 4km one way, allow 2.5 hours return trip for either one. Cirque Lake is located against the peaks of the Great Divide, Mount Midway, Mount Stairway and Mount Aries. There is a small Glacier on Mount Midway at the south end of Cirque Lake The trail to Chephren Lake offers outstanding views of Howes Peak and Mount Chephren but the trail winds through a lot of muddy boggy areas. You'll appreciate a good pair of water proof hiking boots here. Both these alpine lakes are beautiful and well worth the effort. Peyto Lake Hike, Helen Lake, Cirque Peak, Bow Falls Hike, Bow Lake Lookout Hike and Mount Hector Alpine Climb are all located near here.

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