Some of the ones already mentioned are really good.
Larch Valley is a small treat. Lot's of wildflowers up there. Further on from Larch is Sentinal Pass which has great views.
Plain of the Six Glaciers (from Lake Louise) is worth the trek. For a shorter hike, Lake Agnes is a fun stretch of the legs giving you nice views over the lake and a teashop by the lake. If you're energetic enough carry on up the Big Beehive and dangle your legs off the edge while admiring the incredible view.
In K-Country, Mount Indefatigable is an awesome hike with some of the most terrific views you will ever see. It is a very steep trail but the effort is definitely worth it.
If you ever go to Waterton try the Crypt Lake hike. It is one of the most memorable day hikes I've ever taken. It has a bit of everything. A boat ride to get to the trailhead, a steady uphill section past some great waterfalls, an area where you have to climb a ladder, crawl through a rock tunnel, hang onto a rope with a huge drop on the other side, then finally arriving at a pristine lake where you can walk to the other side and visit the United States (without passing through customs) Quite the adventure....
|