Everyone knows the iconic views of Peyto Lake from above, but have you ever been to the shore? If you go north approximately 2 km’s from the entrance to Peyto Lake (Bow Summit), you will see a small parking lot on the west side of the road. There are a few dirt trails the lead off the parking lot and I believe they all connect to the main trail. The trail heads down into the woods and follows a wide path. Shortly after, the trail makes a sharp left turn into a denser forest. Continue on the well-defined trail crossing a small creek and a small bog area (your shoes may get a little muddy). The trail continues down through the forest and eventually pops out on the beautiful shores of Peyto Lake. We had good intentions of floating on the lake, but soon found out that our floaties were too small and the water too cold! That being said, we made the most of our chilly lakeside adventure and enjoyed the views in every direction. Go back the way you came. This hike is a bit opposite of what most people are used to since you begin the hike by heading down, and end it by hiking up.
Happy Trails!
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Of all the paths you take in life make sure a few of them are dirt. John Muir Archives
September 2017
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