July 10, 2017 – Lake Louise

We started off a little screwed up and set up in the wrong campsite. After moving to the right site, we took a drive into town, and checked out the Visitors Center and the small (but well stocked) market.

Saturday Morning we didn't get started until around 10am. We went to Lake Louise for a hike and the crowds were so bad there was no parking. We left and went to Lake Moraine which was even worse. We decided to get off the road most traveled and headed to Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay NP. Another formal pool, but the temperatures were just right in both the hot and cool pools.

Sunday we got going at 8am, and went to Lake Louise where the three of us hiked to the Tea House at Agnes Lake.

Lake Louise from Chateau Complex (low clouds)

Lake Agnes Tea House

This was over a 1,000 ft vertical climb, but we all did well. We came back, had lunch and took a siesta. We planned on doing more but the rains came back.

In all, we really enjoyed the three parks. The weather went from highs in the 90s to low in the 40s each night. At Lake Louise we had rain every evening and fog for most of the morning. The crowds are really bad, so getting an early start is crucial to getting a parking space and avoiding the masses on the trails.

We will start the final leg of the trip to New England Monday, July 13th.