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Alberta

Chephren Lake Trail — Banff National Park

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Canada
Alberta

Chephren Lake Trail — Banff National Park

Moderate

4.6

(16)

132

hikers

Chephren Lake Trail — Banff National Park

02:43

8.01km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 20, 2025

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.77 km

Chephren Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cephren Lake Trail runs through a low-lying valley, so muddy patches should be expected.

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4.01 km

Chephren Lake

Highlight • Lake

Chephran Lake is a less popular alpine lake with stunning views. It can be a more accessible place to find some solitude in the warmer months than other trails in the area.

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8.01 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.01 km

918 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

918 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Trail Reviews

ZweiradKette
July 9, 2024, 10.1. Tag Canada Trip Wanderung (Lake Chephren)

On the day off we hike to Lake Chephren. What a backdrop right next to the almost 3000m peaks. And almost alone. A cool change from cycling.

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