Lake Louis Tram Line

Near Lake Louise · Banff National Park

Easy · Out and back

The historic Lake Louise train station near the start of the trail. Photo by Dick Thompson, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trail score 74 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Lake Louis Tram Line is a 3.3 km out and back trail near Lake Louise in Banff National Park. It runs 1.7 km each way. The route gains 95 m in total and tops out at 1,617 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Lake Louise Tram Line Trail at 0.9 km. Much of the route follows Louise Creek. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.3km; 1.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 95m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,617m
Lowest point: 1,544m

Elevation profile

1,544 m to 1,617 m

Highest point 1,617 m, lowest 1,544 m, 95 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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.

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.4285° N, 116.1893° 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

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30