Eva and Miller Lakes Hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park
The Eva and Miller Lakes hike near Revelstoke, B.C. is a moderate day hike through subalpine wildflower-filled meadows to two beautiful turquoise alpine lakes. It’s one of the best hikes you can do in Mount Revelstoke National Park. In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to Eva and Miller Lakes, including how to get to the trailhead, when to go, what to expect on the trail, and how to camp at Eva Lake.
Often overshadowed by its more popular neighbors in the Canadian Rockies, such as Banff and Jasper, Mount Revelstoke National Park is an underrated but picturesque park located just 3 hours west of the town of Banff, on the eastern edge of British Columbia.
At nearly 2,000 meters tall, Mount Revelstoke dominates the National Park, and is the only mountain summit in Canada’s National Park system that you can access easily from your own car. A 26 kilometer paved road winds its way from the TransCanada Highway at the base of the mountain through old-growth Cedar, Hemlock, and inland rainforest, to the beautiful subalpine environment at the summit of Mount Revelstoke. At the top, you’ll find highly sought-after wildflower-filled subalpine meadows, expansive views over the Columbia and Selkirk Mountains and Columbia River, and a network of hiking trails that lead to beautiful views and colorful alpine lakes, including Eva and Miller Lakes.
Often called the gem of Mount Revelstoke National Park, the Eva and Miller Lakes hike showcases some of the best scenery of the park. It’s a long but moderately easy hike that traverses meadows, forest, and marmot-filled rock fields to two scenic turquoise lakes backdropped by a rugged alpine landscape. If you’re looking for the best day hike in Mount Revelstoke, then the Eva and Miller Lakes trail is it! Plus, if you want to extend your time on the trail to an easy overnight adventure, then you can camp right at Eva Lake and spend the night in the backcountry.
In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to Eva and Miller Lakes in Mount Revelstoke National Park. We’ll tell you exactly how to get there, when to go, what to expect on the trail, how to camp at Eva Lake, and much more!
In this Eva and Miller Lakes hiking guide:
How to Get to the Eva and Miller Lakes Trailhead
The Eva and Miller Lakes hike lies in the heart of Mount Revelstoke National Park in Revelstoke, B.C. The park is found along Highway 1 (the TransCanada Highway) just three hours west of the town of Banff.
Here are some driving distances to Revelstoke from other popular places in Canada:
Vancouver: 6.5 hours
Golden: 1.5 hours
Field (Yoho National Park): 2 hours
Lake Louise: 2.5 hours
Banff: 3 hours
Jasper: 5 hours
Calgary: 4.5 hours
Mount Revelstoke National Park map
This map shows the location of Mount Revelstoke National Park in relation to other parks in the Canadian Rockies.
Mount Revelstoke lies west of Banff along the TransCanada Highway
Meadows in the Sky Parkway
There are some smaller roadside hikes and attractions at the base of Mount Revelstoke, but the star of the park is the 26 km long Meadows in the Sky Parkway. This paved road winds its way up from the old growth forest at the base of the mountain to the wildflower-covered subalpine meadows near the summit at nearly 1,900 meters above sea level.
Views from the road are obstructed by trees for most of it, but along the way there are several places to stop to do small hikes or to take in the views from designated roadside viewpoints. It takes about 30 minutes to drive the entire Meadows in the Sky Parkway to the Mount Revelstoke summit, but plan for some extra time to make a couple of stops along the way.
One of the viewpoints along the Meadows in the Sky Parkway in Mount Revelstoke National Park
The Eva and Miller Lakes trailhead is found at the top of the Meadows of the Sky Parkway, at the summit of Mount Revelstoke. Yes, this hike starts from the summit!
Meadows in the Sky Parkway vehicle restrictions
The Meadows in the Sky Parkway in Revelstoke is a paved road accessible to cars. It switchbacks up the mountain with some tight turns, but you don’t need any sort of high clearance vehicle to climb this mountain! There are some vehicle restrictions, though…
Because of the tight turns, no vehicles or motorhomes over 26 feet and can drive the road. Also, you cannot take a towed trailer or vehicle up the road. Instead, these can be dropped at the Nels Nelson historic area at the beginning of the parkway before continuing up.
When is the Meadows in the Sky Parkway open?
Like most mountain roads, the Meadows in the Sky Parkway is only open during the summer months, and is snow-dependent.
The lower portions of the road at lower elevation tend to be open from late May to late October, but the higher portions of the road have a shorter window, which can vary by year depending on how much snow is there. We’d say plan on waiting until early to mid-July to be able to access the summit of Mount Revelstoke with the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, and plan for a complete closure sometime at the end of September/early October (by October 31st, the latest).
When the parkway is accessible, it has daily hours for when it’s open, and is closed by a gate at the entrance.
From June 10th to September 13th, the Meadows in the Sky Parkway is open from 8 am to 8 pm.
Outside of these dates, the road has general opening and closing times of sunrise and sunset, which of course varies depending on the time of year. Check the status of the road before heading out.
Meadows in the Sky Parkway map
This map is taken from the Mount Revelstoke park brochure and shows the Meadows in the Sky Parkway winding up the mountain, as well as all the stops, hikes, and viewpoints along the way.
This map is taken from the park brochure and shows all hikes and viewpoints along the Meadows in the Sky Parkway in Mount Revelstoke National Park
Eva and Miller Lakes trailhead
The Meadows in the Sky Parkway ends just shy of the summit of Mount Revelstoke, at Balsam Lake. There are two parking lots here. If you have an RV or long vehicle, park in the designated first lot.
From these lots, there are some shorter trails here, but the Eva and Miller Lakes trailhead lies just a bit further up, at the true summit of Mount Revelstoke.
So, how do you get to the summit of Mount Revelstoke?
There used to be a shuttle that took people from the parking lot to the summit in the summer months, and you might still read about it in other places, but the Mt. Revelstoke summit shuttle is actually no longer in service.
Instead, to access the Mount Revelstoke summit, you either have to:
Walk the old shuttle road. This starts in the first lot and is a steady uphill walk to the top.
Hike the Upper Summit Trail. This begins from the second lot, and is a forested uphill walk to the top.
Either way, to get to the Mount Revelstoke summit, you’ll walk 1 km with about 90 meters of gain.
This map of the Mount Revelstoke summit shows the location of the two parking lots and the road and trail up to the Mount Revelstoke summit
At the summit is a large paved area with an information board that has a trail map and trail descriptions for the network of trails that begin here. The Eva and Miller Lakes hike starts at the far end of the summit opposite of where you hiked up and is well-signed.
Eva and Miller Lakes trail map
This trail map shows the Eva and Miller Lakes hike from the summit of Mount Revelstoke.
This Eva Lake trail map is taken from a sign at the Mount Revelstoke summit
How Long is the Eva and Miller Lakes Hike?
Here are our stats from the Eva and Miller Lakes hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park:
Length: 15.5 km (9.6 mi) roundtrip*
Elevation gain: 536 m (1,760 feet)
Time: 4-4.5 hours (hiking time only- about two hours to Eva Lake and two hours back, with about 20 minutes or so to make the detour to Miller Lake- but plan for time to relax and enjoy each lake! We were out there for a total of 6 hours)
Elevation profile:
Our elevation profile of the hike to Eva and Miller Lake in Mount Revelstoke
*A note on trail length: Our total hiking distance includes the trail that loops around the entirety of Eva Lake (about a kilometer or so), and also includes the 2 km roundtrip walk between the parking lot and the actual Eva Lake trailhead. These are the stats for the combined hike to both Eva and Miller Lakes. Miller Lake is an 800 m roundtrip detour off the main trail to Eva Lake. If you choose to forego Miller Lake, the hike would be 13.7 km roundtrip. Or, if you go to just Miller Lake and not Eva Lake, the hike would be 12.9 km roundtrip.
We would definitely recommend visiting both Eva and Miller Lakes. They aren’t too far apart from each other, so it’s worth it just to see both while you’re out here, and they are both beautiful.
The satellite view of our hike to Eva and Miller Lakes in Mount Revelstoke from our tracking watch
How Hard is the Eva and Miller Lakes Hike?
The cool thing about the Eva and Miller Lakes hike is that you drive up to the summit and start from there. But just because you start at the summit doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be a flat walk in the park out to the lakes. Don’t get me wrong, it’s certainly better than hiking the 1800 m or so up the entire mountain! But we just want to set your expectations right off the bat here.
The Eva and Miller Lakes hike starts by descending a ways off the summit, before crossing a slope to the other side of a valley, and climbing back up the other side to the lakes. On the hike back, you retrace your steps by descending, crossing the valley again, and ascending back up to the summit. So there is a bit of an up and down nature to the trail. However, the trail never gets too steep, is never technical, and the ups and downs are punctuated by some long flat sections. So the hike is never too strenuous, but it is pretty long, which is why we say the Eva and Miller Lakes trail is moderate.
There is still plenty of elevation change on the hike to Eva and Miller Lakes!
Camping at Eva Lake in Mount Revelstoke
If you want to maximize your time out in Mount Revelstoke’s backcountry, we have some good news for you…you can camp at Eva Lake!
The Eva Lake campground has four tent sites near the shore of Eva Lake, along with an outhouse and bear storage lockers.
The Eva Lake campground is generally open from July 1st to September 30th, but the exact dates are snow-dependent and can vary from year to year, so make sure to check the status of the campground if you plan on hiking to Eva Lake in the shoulder seasons.
The Eva Lake campground map at the entrance to the campground
Eva Lake campground reservations
To camp at Eva Lake, you need a permit. For two of the tent sites at the campground, you can reserve the permit in advance on the Parks Canada reservation system for dates between July 15th and September 15th. Reservations open on January 19th at 8 am PT for all the reservable dates that following summer. Make sure to have your account already made, and be familiar with how the system works before the opening date to give yourself a good shot of scoring a campsite for your desired date.
On the reservation site, make sure to select the Backcountry tab, and then select the Backcountry Zone button. Choose Mount Revelstoke from the dropdown and the Access Point is the Balsam Lake parking area.
A screenshot of the Eva Lake campground reservation process
For first-come first-served sites, grab your permit at the Snowforest Campground center, at the base of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, on the morning of your hike.
Permits to camp at Eva Lake are $13.50 CAD per person per night, plus a reservation fee if reserved online in advance.
The Eva and Miller Lakes Hike: Trail Description and Our Experience
Here’s our experience hiking to Eva and Miller Lakes in Mount Revelstoke to give you an idea of what to expect on the trail!
We began the hike to Eva and Miller Lake by walking up the shuttle road to the Mount Revelstoke summit. This is a paved road with a steady uphill climb that took us less than 15 minutes to hike. Views from the road are beautiful behind you as you hike up, and in the summer, the road is lined with wildflowers.
The old shuttle road up to the summit of Mount Revelstoke
Be on the lookout for the famous red chairs placed in hidden locations throughout the Canadian National Parks…a pair just happens to be placed along this road!
Park Canada’s red chairs near the summit of Mount Revelstoke!
At the top, the Mount Revelstoke summit felt eerily quiet and empty. There was no one around as we made our way across the large paved area to the start of the Eva and Miller Lakes hike, which has a well- marked trailhead.
The Eva Lakes trailhead on the Mount Revelstoke summit
The Eva and Miller Lakes hike starts off with a jaunt around Heather Lake, a nice little subalpine lake at the summit. Soon after, instead of completing the loop around Heather Lake back to the summit area, you’ll continue on the Eva Lake trail, which begins with a gradual but steady downhill off the summit of Mount Revelstoke. Here, you’ll get nice views out to distant mountain peaks.
The beginning of the Eva and Miller Lakes trail has some awesome mountain views!
Next, you’ll continue heading down some gentle switchbacks through the forest. These will spill you out into some open meadows, and the trail flattens out for quite a while as it traverses the meadows. In the summer, these meadows are filled with colorful wildflowers. Any time of year, though, you’ll still get great views out to the Columbia Mountains, and the occasional glimpse at the Columbia River far below, which is so large it looks like a giant lake from up here. At the start of the meadows was a sign warning of high bear activity along this part of the Eva Lake trail, so be sure to be extra cautious and aware through here.
Gentle switchbacks along the Eva and Miller Lakes trail
A peek at the Columbia River from the Eva and Miller Lakes trail
Mountain views from the hike to Eva and Miller Lakes
After the long fairly flat stretch, the Eva Lake trail reenters the trees and continues its downward descent further off the summit. At the bottom, it flattens out yet again, but this time, instead of meadows, you’ll be walking a path through rock fields along the slope at the edge of a valley. The views here are quite open and scenic.
Gently downclimbing to the rock fields on the Eva and Miller Lakes trail
Entering the rock fields along the low point of the Eva and Miller Lakes trail
Crossing the rock fields on the Eva and Miller Lakes hike
You’ll also probably hear the frequent squeaks of pikas scurrying around the rocks, and maybe even the whistles of marmots. And if you’re patient and look closely, you might spot them, which can be tricky because they blend in well to their surroundings! We spent some time here watching them scamper around.
A pika along the Eva Lake trail!
Two marmots scurrying along the rocks on the Eva and Miller Lakes hike!
Mountain and forest views from the rock fields of the Eva and Miller Lakes trail
Once you reach the other side of the valley, you’ll now begin your climb up to Eva and Miller Lakes, quickly regaining all the elevation you just lost on the first half of the hike. This side of the Eva and Miller Lakes trail becomes a little bit steeper and rockier, but still nothing too strenuous. The trail takes turns passing through boulder fields and forest paths as it climbs, and the views on this side of the hike are even better than before.
Climbing back up to Eva and Miller Lakes with great mountain views
This part of the Eva and Miller Lakes trail gets a bit steeper and rockier
The trail to Eva and Miller Lakes goes in and out of the forest
A scenic waterfall along the Eva Lake trail
Eventually, you’ll come to the junction with Miller Lake. Miller Lake is a short 400 m detour off this main trail, and we visited this lake on our hike out, so we’ll revisit this in a bit! Instead, for now, we continued on the Eva Lake trail, and shortly after the Miller Lake junction was the Jade Lakes junction.
The junction for Miller Lake. Shortly after is a similar sign for Jade Lakes.
We continued on the Eva Lake trail past the two junctions. On our left, we passed a small tarn before the final climb up to Eva Lake. From here, the trail climbs steadily through rock fields and forest before spilling out at Eva Lake. It took us about 2 hours from the parking lot to get here.
A small tarn along the Eva Lake trail
Continuing on the last section to Eva Lake
Views behind you as you climb to Eva Lake
The final push to Eva Lake!
On a sunny windless day, Eva Lake is a beautiful turquoise color with near-perfect reflections of the surrounding mountains. A small scenic historic warden’s cabin sits along the shore right near the Eva Lake campground.
An old warden’s cabin on Eva Lake
A flat trail that’s about 1 km wraps around the entire lake. We recommend at least heading clockwise around the lake to the far end for the best views of Eva Lake with the mountains in the backdrop.
The first views of Eva Lake
Taking the loop trail around Eva Lake…the views get better as you head to the far side of the lake!
Beautiful reflections on Eva Lake in Mount Revelstoke
We continued walking around to the other side, and were rewarded with a nice viewpoint over another valley and more mountains of Mount Revelstoke National Park.
We found a nice quiet spot on this side of the lake to sit, eat snacks, and relax, and we watched as the day’s crowds filed in on the other side. Many people didn’t stay too long, and most didn’t come over to this side of the lake, so we enjoyed the solitude where we were, and spent quite a bit of time over here- almost 2 hours!
Views on the other side of Eva Lake
The beautiful blue water of Eva Lake in Mount Revelstoke National Park
We eventually headed back out, retracing our steps back to the Miller Lake junction. This detour is a short trail that goes downhill (not too steeply- just about 30 meters down) for 400 meters to the lake, and took less than 10 minutes to hike. At first, we didn’t originally plan on hiking to Miller Lake, because we had read quite a few times actually that Eva Lake was the better of the two, but I’m glad we decided to come here anyway, because in our opinion, Miller Lake was better! We loved the more mountainous feel of Miller Lake. It was also less crowded here, with just a few groups hanging out on the rocky outcrops that jutted out into the lake. We only spent a few minutes here taking pictures and enjoying the views before starting our hike out. But if I were to do this hike again, I’d definitely allocate more time for Miller Lake!
Heading down to Miller Lake in Mount Revelstoke
The water of Miller Lake is crystal clear!
The hike out from Eva and Miller Lake is just a retrace of your steps back to the car…so you’ll start with an initial descent down to the rock fields that traverse the slopes of the valley, followed by a gentle climb back up to the Mount Revelstoke summit.
So, is the Eva and Miller Lakes hike in Mount Revelstoke worth it?
We’ll be honest with you…the Eva and Miller Lakes hike was just…alright. While we do agree that it’s probably the best day hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park (especially if you include Jade Pass!), we definitely wouldn’t rank this hike as one of the best we’ve ever done. The scenery is pretty, but after doing lots of hiking in nearby parks, such as Banff, Yoho, Glacier National Park of Canada, and Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, the scenery here was mildly underwhelming. The hike back out felt like it took forever, especially through the flat parts in the middle, and at the time, it just felt like a long hike for an admittedly pretty but comparatively underwhelming payoff at the end. Maybe if we came at the peak of wildflower season, we might have a different opinion? Or if we hadn’t first visited other nearby Canadian Rockies parks to compare it to?
Hiking is so subjective, though! We still do think it’s worth the stop if you are in the area or are passing through. But if you’re in the Canadian Rockies to focus on other parks like Banff, and are wondering if you should make the detour out to Mount Revelstoke just for this hike, we would probably tell you not to. But we’re happy to hear from you! Have you hiked to Eva and Miller Lakes? Let us and fellow readers know what you thought in the comments below!
Best Time to Hike to Eva and Miller Lakes
When you can hike to Eva and Miller Lakes is really dictated on when the Meadows in the Sky Parkway is open all the way to the summit- generally July through September. Many would say the best time to hike in Mount Revelstoke is in August, as this is when the wildflowers peak. The park is known for its subalpine meadows filled with all sorts of colorful flowers. These can be seen all over the summit and along the trail to Eva and Miller Lakes.
Wildflowers in Mount Revelstoke National Park
We hiked to Eva and Miller Lakes in September, so instead of wildflowers, we got some nice fall colors. By this time of year, the temperatures get quite cooler, so pack layers and gear for cold weather, particularly if you’re planning on camping at Eva Lake.
One thing to note about hiking to Eva and Miller Lakes in September is that Mount Revelstoke has a lot of Grizzly and Black bears, and September is a time when they are highly active as they prepare for hibernation. When we visited Mount Revelstoke in September, most of the summit trails were closed due to high bear activity which was disappointing, but luckily, the Eva and Miller Lakes trail was kept open. This is just something to keep in mind, as it seems like a common occurrence every year.
In terms of time of day, it’s best to get started on the Eva and Miller Lakes hike early, as the hike is a long one and the parkway does get closed off with a gate by sunset, so you’ll obviously want to make sure you give yourself enough time to do the full hike and drive back to the bottom of the parkway before the gate closes if you’re doing a day hike.
Based on what we had read in park brochures and online, we thought that we had to be at the park gate right at opening time in the morning. We had read that the lots are small at the top and there could be a line of cars waiting for the park to open in the morning, so to have a good chance at being able to park at the summit, we needed to be at the park gate early. Turns out that wasn’t entirely true…
When we went in September, the park gates opened at 8 am. We arrived a little later than we wanted to, at 8:15 am, but were surprised to find a completely empty entrance…no cars in sight, even on the entire drive up the parkway! And we were one of the first cars in the summit lots. We started our hike to Eva and Miller Lakes by about 9 am, and had the entire trail to ourselves. We enjoyed some solitude up at Eva Lake once we got there, but shortly after, people started pouring in, and it got fairly busy…but people seemed to come and go fairly quickly. We hung out at the lakes for several hours and by the time we started our hike back out, the trails were still pretty quiet. Because it’s a long day hike, I think most people try to get a fairly early start and clump up a lot on the trail mid-morning, so by starting early and then hiking out a bit later in the day, we had pretty empty trails. Still, even during the peak time of day, we wouldn’t call the Eva and Miller Lakes hike crowded by any means, especially compared to the other National Parks nearby (I’m looking at you, Banff!).
When we did get back to the parking lot in the late afternoon (about 3 pm), both of the summit lots were pretty full. I’m not sure if they ever reached capacity where cars had to turn around, or at what time that happened, but I think it’s a pretty safe bet to get there by mid-morning.
What to Bring on the Eva and Miller Lakes Hike
Miller Lake
Aside from the usual hiking essentials, here are some things we would emphasize bringing on the hike to Eva and Miller Lakes in Mount Revelstoke:
Hiking boots: While many of the trails in Mount Revelstoke are short and easy and doable in regular sneakers, the Eva and Miller Lakes hike is longer and frequently goes through more rugged and rocky terrain, so wearing hiking boots or shoes is important for this one.
Bear spray: Mount Revelstoke is bear territory, so having bear spray is a must. You can rent or buy a can of bear spray at some outfitters in Revelstoke or Golden. Make sure you know how to use it in an emergency, and keep it somewhere accessible (i.e. not buried in your pack).
Sun protection: Hat/sunglasses/sunscreen are a must.
Toilet paper: There is an outhouse at the Eva Lake campground, but don’t count on toilet paper being supplied.
Water and snacks: This is a decent length hike. It may be a good idea to bring a water filter, too, so you can restock on water at the lakes.
Where to Stay Near the Eva and Miller Lakes Hike in British Columbia
Revelstoke is the nearest town to this National Park, just minutes away. Here, there are plenty of accommodation options in town. This is about as close as you can stay to the Eva and Miller Lakes hike.
The small town of Golden is not too far away (less than two hours east on Highway 1). Golden serves as a good base if you want to explore other nearby areas, such as Glacier National Park of Canada, Yoho National Park, and even Banff. We spent a few nights in Golden and thought it was a good central place for visiting all the surrounding parks.
Camping in Mount Revelstoke National Park
You can also camp in Mount Revelstoke National Park at the Snowforest Campground, which sits at the base of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway. This campground is open from May 17th to October 13th, with 62 sites, potable water, and bear lockers in a forested area at the base of the mountain.
Reservations for this Mount Revelstoke campground open on January 19th at 8 am PT on the Parks Canada reservation system (the same site as the one for the Eva Lake campground described above). This time, make sure to have the Frontcountry Tab selected, and choose Mount Revelstoke in the first dropdown.
How to make Snowforest Campground reservations in Mount Revelstoke
Sites cost $30.50 CAD per night for a basic site, and $36 CAD for a site with electricity.
More Tips for Hiking to Eva and Miller Lakes in Mount Revelstoke
Are there bears in Mount Revelstoke National Park?
Mount Revelstoke is home to Grizzlies and black bears, so it’s important to know bear safety tips when hiking and camping here. Always carry bear spray, use food storage lockers for all food, trash, and scented items, and practice strict Leave No Trace policies. The Eva and Miller Lake trail is definite bear territory as it crosses several forested and subalpine meadow areas. When we were there, there was even a sign indicating a section of the Eva Lake trail with particularly high bear activity.
Is there a fee to visit Mount Revelstoke National Park?
You will need a park pass to visit Mount Revelstoke and thus to hike to Eva and Miller Lakes. You can purchase a daily pass either online, or in person at the Meadows in the Sky Parkway entry kiosk, the Snowforest Campground Center, the Parks Canada office in Revelstoke, or the Rogers Pass Discovery Center or Illecillewaet Campground in the nearby Glacier National Park. This pass is good until 4 pm the next day and is good for other National Parks in the area. It costs $11 CAD per person for the day.
You can also buy an annual pass if you plan on visiting multiple times throughout the year for $54.50 CAD. Even better, you can purchase a Parks Canada Annual Discovery Pass, which will get you into all of Canada’s National Park sites for an entire year. This costs $75.25 per person and is absolutely worth it if you plan on visiting other parks such as Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Banff, Jasper, and more.
Are dogs allowed on the Eva and Miller Lake trail?
Dogs aren’t allowed past kilometer 12 (the Columbia Viewpoint) on the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, so are not allowed at the summit of Mount Revelstoke or on the Eva and Miller Lakes trail. This is for bear safety reasons.
Eva and Miller Lake Trail conditions in Mount Revelstoke
Before heading out on the Eva and Miller Lakes hike, it’s important to check for status updates on the trail and parkway, especially if planning on hiking in the shoulder season when the weather and conditions can be variable. AllTrails is a good resource for getting reviews on trail conditions from recent hikers.
Fires are common in Canada as well, so be sure to check on the status of any active fires nearby, and also importantly, check the air quality, as high levels of smoke can make for dangerous hiking conditions.
Things to Do Near Eva and Miller Lake and More Canadian Rockies Guides
Looking for more things to do near the Eva and Miller Lakes hike in Mount Revelstoke? Here are some ideas!
Explore other short hikes in Mount Revelstoke National Park
The summit of Mount Revelstoke has a handful of short and easy trails with great views of the subalpine environment and distant mountain ranges.
The Mount Revelstoke fire tower trail
Views from the short trails on the Mount Revelstoke summit
Hikes along the base of the mountain and lower portions of the Meadows in the Sky parkway showcase the old growth forests of cedars and hemlock, and provide opportunities for peaceful strolls in quiet solitude. They are great options for stretching your legs and exploring on days with cloudy or less than ideal weather, too.
Views from Inspiration Woods (first two pictures) and the Skunk Cabbage Trail (bottom picture)- two hikes at the base of Mount Revelstoke
One unique hike is the Nels Knickers trail (trail 8b on the Parkway map at kilometer 4), which is an easy flat 600 m roundtrip walk to an historic ski jump where you can get a unique picture leaning into a metal sculpture of ski pants that makes you look as if you’re about to take a jump!
Stop at the viewpoints along the Meadows in the Sky Parkway
There are a handful of lookouts along the parkway that weaves its way up to the Mount Revelstoke summit and all are worth stopping for.
Views from Panorama Point near the Mount Revelstoke summit
Explore Revelstoke
The town of Revelstoke has plenty of things to do!
Go hiking, mountain biking, and even ride a unique Pipe Coaster at the Revelstoke Mountain Resort!
Take on an adventure sport such as white water rafting or paragliding!
Visit the Waterfall Trifecta of Revelstoke: Begbie, Sutherland, and Split Rock Falls, which are all short walks.
Sutherland Falls in Revelstoke
Visit Glacier National Park of Canada
Forty-five minutes east on the TransCanada Highway is another stunning yet underrated Canada National Park- Glacier National Park. The trails here are steep and challenging, but they lead to epic panoramic views of glaciers and jagged mountain peaks. And to be honest, we liked these trails better than those in Mount Revelstoke!
HERMIT TRAIL: The Hermit Trail is an exhaustingly steep but short climb to an alpine meadow with incredible views over Rogers Pass. Learn more about how to hike the Hermit Trail and even spend the night up in the meadows!
GLACIER CREST: The Glacier Crest trail gives incredible up-close views of the Illecillewaet Glacier and Asulkan Valley.
Views from the trail in Glacier National Park of Canada
Other Canadian Rockies guides
If you plan on spending more time in the Canadian Rockies, then check out all our guides to help you plan your trip to places like Banff, Yoho, Jasper, and beyond!
MOUNT ASSINIBOINE PROVINCIAL PARK: Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park has some of the most iconic views in the Canadian Rockies, but getting there can be a challenge. Learn everything you need to know about how to visit Mount Assiniboine in our complete guide to the park. Plus, check out how to hike to Mount Assiniboine from Sunshine Village in Banff, and learn all about our favorite hike in Mount Assiniboine, the hike to the Nublet.
TENT RIDGE: This hike in Kananaskis is a challenging but scenic trail near Banff. Learn everything you need to know about the Tent Ridge hike in our ultimate guide.
BOOM LAKE: The Boom Lake hike is an easy trail to a beautiful blue lake in Banff National Park.
WAPTA FALLS: Hike the Wapta Falls Trail in Yoho National Park for an easy hike to an epic waterfall along the Kicking Horse River.
Are you planning to hike to Eva and Miller Lakes in Mount Revelstoke? Let us know any questions you have, we love to help!