Length: 2.8 km loop (3.3km from parking lot)
Route Type: Loop
Elevation gain: Minimal, 59m
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour.
Trailhead: Johnson Lake Day-use area
Dogs: Permitted and must be on leash
During the winter, Johnson Lake Trail is a popular snowshoeing destination. However, on the day we went we were the first to break the trail after a fresh snowfall. Johnson Lake is surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains with views of Cascade Mountain, one of Banff's iconic mountains. On a nice day, the trail winds along the lake and offers hikers scenic mountain views.
During the summer, Johnson Lake is a popular destination for picnics, hiking, paddling. Unlike most mountain lakes, Johnson Lake is also suitable for swimming.
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