About
Very hard hike.
Why go
- The absolute pinnacle of what Banff National Park has to offer
- A towering symbol of the Canadian Rockies
- Majestic, timeless, and ever-changing with the light
Must try
- Scramble up Mount Temple
- Hike to Sentinel Pass
- Hike through Larch Valley
Pro tips
- Start from Moraine Lake parking lot
- Book Parks Canada shuttle 3 months in advance
- Go early to avoid heat and rock fall danger
- Carry bear spray
- Download trail maps and check conditions
Good to know
- Route finding can be difficult
- Areas of exposure require scrambling experience
- No private car access to Moraine Lake now
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (73 reviews)