Devil’s Thumb
Devil’s Thumb has an amazing panoramic view looking out over Lake Louise and Lake Agnes. Devil’s Thumb Trail is filled with dramatic, sweeping views of turquoise lakes, creaking glaciers, and rocky mountain peaks which make the steep, leg burning climbing worth it. If you want to make this a complete shooting adventure (and don't mind a 14km hike) the Devil’s Thumb hike incorporates a scenic side trail with two of the most popular Lake Louise hikes to form one remarkable loop. The first segment of the hike is on Lake Agnes Trail, the second section follows Big Beehive Trail to the top of the Big Beehive, the third part proceeds on Devil’s Thumb Trail to the summit of Devil’s Thumb, and the final segment returns to Lake Louise via a portion of the Highline and Plain of Six Glaciers Trail. At the main trail head (a short distance from the Lake Louise parking lot) the sign doesn’t say Devil’s Thumb, and the hike doesn’t appear on any Parks Canada maps either, so you’ll want to follow the signs to Big Beehive, as this is where there’s a junction with Devil’s Thumb Trail. (Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada)
