Created 26-Jun-16
Modified 20-Dec-23
2016.06.25 | Devils Thumb | 2468 max, 1744 TH | 15.7 km | TA 849
Mixed bag in the forecast we settled on this route that has piqued my interest several times in the past. I've been over some of these trails in the past and the scenery is not to be beat.
This easy scramble combines with some classic Lake Louise scenery and the hike begins at the Chateau lakeshore tourist hub. From there some well graded trails past Mirror lake, along the base of the Big Beehive to the Teahouse at Lake Agnes. Around the lake and up to a col that lies between Big Beehive and Devils Thumb. First the lookout on the Big Beehive and then the scramble up Devils Thumb. Rain threatened so we didn't linger. Off the col towards Lake Louise thru some of the finest flowers I've seen so far this year. A second lunch by the glacier outflow stream and then along the lake with the masses back to the truck.
© Clayton Ditzler
