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Egypt LakeEgypt Lake Shelter 250 m N
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Egypt Lake

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Egypt LakeEgypt Lake Shelter 500 m Open the map

About this trail

Egypt Lake is a 2.1 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 1.1 km each way. The route gains 58 m in total and tops out at 2,030 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It meets Talc Lake Tr at 0.4 km, and passes one other mapped junction. At 0.3 km a 100 m side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Egypt Lake, a campground, Egypt Lake Shelter and a backcountry campground. Much of the route follows Pharaoh Creek. Also used for trail running and horseback riding.

Length
2.1km
1.1 km each way
Elevation gain
58m
Estimated time
40min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,030m
Lowest point
1,987m

Elevation profile

1,987 m to 2,030 m
2,0301,987 0 km1.1 km

Highest point 2,030 m, lowest 1,987 m, 58 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 km
Model
2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

  1. 0.3 kmE13 Egypt LakeCampground
  2. 0.3 kmEgypt Lake ShelterHut
  3. 0.3 kmEgypt Lake Backcountry CampgroundBackcountry campground
  4. 0.3 kmEgypt Lake Backcountry Shelter (Closed)Shelter
  5. 1.1 kmEgypt LakeLake

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Horseback riding
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake, River or creek, Camping, Hut or tea house

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1106° N, 115.8952° W.

Driving directions

Banff National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy day or annual pass

Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 588 trails in Banff National Park

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30