Grassi Lakes Trail

For the most current information on trail closures and advisories, please visit the Alberta Parks website.

This short, picturesque trail is great for families and is one of Canmore’s most popular hikes. Choose from the easy route, which takes you up a gentle incline to the spectacular turquoise lakes, or the more challenging wooded Interpretive Trail that passes by a waterfall, features steep stairs, and offers beautiful views of Canmore and the Bow Valley. Plan for about one to two hours for this 4 km (2.5 mi) loop hike.

In the summer, Route 12 of the Roam Transit Bus is also operating every day to connect Downtown Canmore to the Grassi Lakes trailhead, also stopping at Quarry Lake and the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Note that the Interpretive Trail is closed in winter, but the easy route remains open year-round. During the winter months, microspikes are advised for the easy route, as the trail can be icy.

Distance: 4 km / 2.5 mi / Loop or Return
Elevation: 170 m / 557 ft