The Beehive

"Plain of Six Glaciers - The Beehive - Lake Agnes Tea House Trail: 11.3 miles (hard) This is my favorite hike in Banff. It is a fun loop that will take you to both of the tea houses at Lake Louise and Big Beehive. Begin by following the Plain of the Six Glaciers Trail to the glacier viewpoint and the first teahouse. Then follow the highline trail up to the fantastic views on the Big Beehive. Lastly you descend via Lake Agnes Trail to the second teahouse and back to Lake Louise. Because this trailhead starts at Lake Louise, you will need to arrive early to start this hike. We got there at 6:30am and the parking lot was in full swing. Must pay for parking."

"The peak really does look like a beehive! You’ll get a spectacular view of Lake Louise. Option: keep going on the trail to connect with the Lake of Six Glaciers trail and visit the tea house. 📍HOW TO FIND THE TRAIL: -Beside the Chateau Lake Louise, you will see the trail sign just after the bridge at the creek flowing out of Lake Louise. ⏰11 km (approx. 4 hours), 776m elevation gain DO NOT ATTEMPT IN THE WINTER - Risk of avalanche and/or the trail may be inaccessible."

"If you complete the full Beehive Circuit (Lake Agnes, Little Beehive hike, and Big Beehive hike), plan for the hike to take between 3-7 hours. This hike is over 10km and quite steep in some sections but very beautiful and easy to follow. "