how long is beehive sunrise hike in kanakaskis

For the Little Beehive / Beehive sunrise hike near Lake Louise, plan on about 4 to 4.5 hours round trip for most hikers, with roughly 9.7 km and just over 600 m of elevation gain.

If you meant a different “Beehive” hike in Kananaskis, the name is a little ambiguous, but the common sunrise-style Beehive trip people discuss around the Rockies is the Little Beehive route above Lake Agnes.

Quick scoop

• Distance: 9.7 km round trip.

• Elevation gain: a bit over 600 m.

• Typical time: 4 to 4.5 hours.

• Sunrise tip: start in the dark with a headlamp if you want first light at the top.

Note

A forum report about a sunrise Beehive hike said the steep climbing section can take only about 20 minutes once you’re on that part of the trail, but the total outing still depends on your pace and stops.

If you want, I can also give you the best start time for sunrise based on today’s date.