Plain of Six Glaciers to Mirror Pond Loop

The Plain of Six Glaciers to Mirror Pond Loop begins at the Lake Louise parking area near the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. The route initially follows the flat and wide Lakeshore Trail along the northern edge of the turquoise lake. At the southwest end of the lake, the path transitions to the singletrack Plain of Six Glaciers Trail, climbing steadily through a scenic valley. The trail offers expansive views of the lake and surrounding peaks before reaching the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House. Beyond the tea house, a rocky, less-maintained trail continues for approximately 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) along a lateral moraine, ending at a viewpoint with views of the active glaciers and the surrounding mountain peaks. The return journey heads back down the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail before branching left onto the Highline Trail. This section climbs gently through dense forest, skirts the base of the Devils Thumb, and offers views of Fairview Mountain. The trail then connects to Mirror Lake via the Mirror Lake Connector and descends back to the trailhead via the Lake Agnes Trail. This loop can be extended by connecting with the nearby Big Beehive Trail.

The Tea House was built in the 1930's by Swiss mountaineers that were exploring the area.