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Detour to Rock Isle Lake The short side trip to Rock Isle Lake adds less than a kilometer (< 20 minutes) to the hike. It's a small investment with a big scenic payoff. Citadel Pass After retracing our route back to the fork in the trail, we took the one less traveled.


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Citadel Pass Trail - Rock Isle Trail. Try this 8.2-km circular trail near Banff, Alberta. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.


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From the Standish viewing deck it's possible to see three lakes - Rock Isle, Laryx and Grizzly. You do have to pay to ride the gondola and chairlift. You can book online here. Note that Alberta residents get a small discount. In 2023 the Banff Sunshine summer gondola is open from June 23 - September 10.


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1.8 km to Rock Isle Lake; 105 m elevation gain; 1 hour round trip Trailhead: Sunshine Village, accessed by a 6.5 km trail or a fee-based shuttle service


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Description • SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads leading to this trailhead are subject to seasonal closure. For more information, please visit: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/randonee-hiking/etat-sentiers-trail-conditions • Banff National Park charges a fee to enter.


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Rock Isle Lake An easy hike of 3.2 km round trip with 90 minutes round trip, which takes one to the scenic Rock Isle Lake viewpoint. To do this most popular hike in Sunshine meadows, from the Sunshine Village Nature Centre, take left and walk around 1.2 km through the alpine meadows to reach a fork in the road.


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From Sunshine, head out on the Citadel Pass / Rock Isle Lake trail uphill to the Southeast, where you soon pass the meadows of the Great Divide. At this point you are on the popular path to Rock Isle Lake, which has one of the most spectacular views in the Canadian Rockies. After hiking about 20 minutes you come to a junction.


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Sunshine Meadows (Rock Isle Lake) Trip Date: Monday, September 23 2019. Round Trip Time (hr): 4.5. Total Elevation Gain (m): 750. Total Trip Distance (km): 19. Quick 'n Dirty Rating: Class 1 - you fall, you tripped over your own feet. Difficulty Notes: No difficulties other than following the myriad of signage along the trail and slogging.


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The actual Rock Isle Lake is gorgeous and offers some beautiful views over the little island and the mountains behind it. Beyond that I found the trail around Larix and Grizzly lake a bit boring. The meadow sections were nice thanks to the wild flowers in bloom but it's a flat trail through the woods. Tons of people on the trails as well, but.


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We started the hike by taking the Standish Chair. Great views of Rock Isle Lake and an amazing 360 of the Great Divide ranges / peaks, including Ball Mountain and Mount Assiniboine! Citadel Pass trail takes you through 2 alpine meadows, again with amazing views. Wild flowers were still in full bloom. Enjoy!


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Rock Isle Lake, along with neighboring Larix and Grizzly Lakes, finds its home in a basin sculpted by ancient glaciers. The intriguing feature that sets Rock Isle Lake apart is the small promontory, aptly named the "rock isle," which was spared by the glacier's powerful forces. This natural formation adds to the lake's charm and serves.


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Discover this 11.6-mile out-and-back trail near Banff, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through November.


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To return to the village, your trail host will take you on a walk along Rock Isle Road, stopping by the Rock Isle Lake. Maximum groups of 12 guests per host. Reservation highly recommended. The 2-hour hosted walk is restricted to ages 6 and up. 2 HOUR HOSTED WALK includes Gondola & Chairlift. Adult (16+): TBC. Youth/Child (6-15): TBC


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