Canadian Rockies Trail Guide

by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson and Summerthought Ltd.

Banff National Park

Whistling Valley

Egypt Lake Campground to Whistling pass - 3.3 km (2.1 miles)

Elevation Gain: 305 metres (1,000 feet)

Elevation Loss: 380 metres (1,250 feet)

Maximum Elevation: 2300 metres (7,550 feet)

Description:

No trip to Egypt Lake is complete without visiting Whistling Valley - a spectacular gap nestled between the Pharaoh Peaks and the sheer escarpment of the Great Divide. The valley, along with Scarab and Mummy Lakes, can be hiked as a day trip from the Egypt Lake Campground...

June 2004

I assume that these pictures are Whistling Valley because I was unable to go any further due to the knee deep snow that prevented any further exploration.  The little gopher/raccoon-like animals were pretty brave and very cute.

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

Scarab and Mummy lakes

Description:

The side trip to Scarab Lake is a must for anyone hiking to the whistling Valley..

June 2004

Scarab lake itself looks like any other mountain lake but the views were quite spectacular. I couldn't make it to Mummy Lake due to snow.

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