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The Two Teahouse Tour
Brief Description:
This combination of trails connects the Lake Agnes teahouse and the Plain of Six Glaciers teahouse into a loop. The combination of scenery, food and hiking makes a great mountain day.
Trail Access:
Park at the main Lake Louise parking lot. The trailhead is located on the right hand side of the lakeshore (facing the lake), just past the Chateau Lake Louise.
Detailed Trail Information
| Duration | Distance | Level of Difficulty | Elevation Gain |
| full day | 14 km / 8.5 mile loop | moderate | 518 m / 1700 ft |
The best way to do this hike, from a scenery point of view, is to begin by heading up to Lake Agnes, traverse over to the Plain of Six and return via the valley bottom to the shore of Lake Louise.
Beginning at the shores of Lake Louise, Lake Agnes trail leads the hiker up through magnificent old-growth forest. Mirror Lake is a good place to stop and look up. The waterfall coming out of Lake Agnes can be heard above and the teahouse can be spotted at the base of the Big Beehive. Ascend to Lake Agnes by taking the right hand trail which makes its way through open avalanche slopes and great views. At the lake, cross over the bridge and descend on the other side of the waterfall, reconnecting with the Highline trail.
The Highline takes the hiker by another vista over Lake Louise and then traverses along until the view opens up dramatically to encompass The Plain of Six Glaciers area. Glaciers, moraines, vaulting peaks, avalanche paths and high mountain wildlife like marmots and pikas can all be viewed. The trail descends and then climbs again to reach the Plain of Six, teahouse.
The teahouse is a historic building, built of stone and timber in 1924 by the first mountain guides in the area. The viewpoint beyond the teahouse provides spectacular views and is certainly worth the extra effort.
There are horses sharing the trail and it can be very hot in the valley on sunny summer days.
Trail Information Courtesy Of: Great Divide Nature Interpretation
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