Taylor Lake - Tue, Sep 30 2025

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Taylor Lake (9/30/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Sep 30 2025 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 29 2025 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Melanie
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 15km return
Elevation Gain: 650m
Pace: Moderate

It is larch season! This hike takes you along a forest trail with a challenging climb to a beautiful lake with a shoreline carpeted with flowers and Mt Bell towering above.

Our pace will be moderate so not for slower or speed demon hikers. We will stay together as a group.

Required Items to Bring:
- sturdy hiking boots
- appropriate clothing
- plenty of water
- lunch
- bag to place your muddy/dirty boots in
- $ for park entrance fees or a park pass
- Bug Spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- sunscreen
- personal first-aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway # 1 westbound to the Taylor Lake trailhead/Day Use area 8km past Castle Junction. There is a turnoff for Taylor Lake on your left. Keep your eyes peeled for it so you don't have to drive all the way to Lake Louise, do a U-turn, and waste time. There are two signs for the trailhead, but they can be easy to miss if you are not paying attention. There is also a short left-turn lane. *** Please use caution when turning into this lot.***

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

275Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.75 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Thursday, August 13, 2026). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: