Canadian Rockies Trail Guide

by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson and Summerthought Ltd.

Banff National Park

Egypt Lake

Description:

..Egypt is a peaceful, unassuming lake whose only backdrop is a small cone-shaped peak known locally as Sugarloaf Mountain.

June 2004

When I finally arrived at the campground, I immediately dropped the pack at the shelter (a little cabin) a took a look around.  "Where's the lake?" "Where's the campground spaces?" after several minutes of searching, I found the pathetic little campground spaces and was instantly glad that I brought my hammock/tent.  Further investigation found that although the campground was named Egypt Lake, the Lake was almost a km away. This was nothing like I imagined!!

While I was unbothered on the trail, the mosquitoes were relentless at the campsite itself and the shelter was a welcome haven for cooking and packing mosquito free.

I rained non-stop until I left the next morning the moment I stopped exploring the area in the early afternoon.

Here's the pics (Click on the picture to see full size):

These are low res pictures.  I can send you higher quality pictures if you want them