Bugaboo Cobalt Lake Trail

06:12

15.5km

1,160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.63 km for 292 m

Waypoints

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241 m

Cobalt Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cobalt Lake Trail climbs through dense forest and steep alpine terrain to a vivid turquoise lake surrounded by glaciers and the towering granite spires of the Bugaboos. Higher sections …

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7.34 km

Waterfall in Bugaboo Provincial Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Around 2.5 kilometres before reaching Cobalt Lake, the trail passes a small alpine waterfall cascading down smooth granite slabs into a clear pool below. Surrounded by rocky slopes and sparse …

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7.67 km

Cobalt Lake

Highlight • Lake

Set beneath glaciers and the jagged granite peaks of the Bugaboos, Cobalt Lake is known for its striking blue colour created by glacial silt suspended in the water. The alpine …

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15.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

292 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

292 m

Elevation