Access and parking: Baker
Creek picnic area on the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway I
-A) 10.1 km east of the junction of the Parkway and the
Trans-Canada Highway at Lake Louise, or 14.4 km west of
Castle Junction.
Length and
classification: 10 km (one-way), Moderate.
Description: The trail follows
the summer hiking trail up the west bank of Baker Creek
to backcountry campground Ba8. Skiing up Baker Creek
instead of following the trail can be dangerous and leads
you into more difficult terrain. Start in a gully on the
steep hillside close to the picnic area. The trail
ascends the gully for a short distance then makes a large
sweeping curve. At the top of the hill, it crosses under
the power line and heads into the trees. The trail climbs
gradually through this dense lodgepole pine forest for 5
kni to a meadow on Baker Creek, crossing two shallow but
steepsided gullies and making an occasional downhill run.
Many people make the meadow with its panoramic view of
the surrounding mountains their lunch spot -and
destination point. From the meadow, however, the trail
continues to the campground another 5 km ahead. It
crosses the meadow by gradually climbing uphill, still
keeping away from the creek. The trail ends at the
campground. Follow the same route back to the trailhead.
It's downhill most of the way with a few curves and dips
to add excitement.
Hazards: Skiing on Baker Creek
is not recommended. Avalanche slopes cross the trail
beyond campground Ba8.
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