Day Hike - Lake Louise—Moraine Lake, Banff National Park

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Day Hike - Lake Louise—Moraine Lake, Banff National Park

Photo-oriented hike during fall colors with golden larches on scenic mountain trail Saddleback in Banff's Lake Louise area.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi

9/19  6;30-7am at Lk Louise parking for Saddleback hike

 

 

5/17/2020 update:  TRIP CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 ISSUES,  CURRENT CLOSURES OF US-CANADA BORDER AND BANFF NP

See route/places tab for hike descriptions.

Photo-oriented hike during fall colors with golden larches on scenic mountain trail Saddleback in Banff's Lake Louise areas.

Reserve own accommodations in Lake Louise area - Lake Louise hostel or campground recommended

Make it an extended larch photo fest!  Consider combining with photo hikes on 9/20-21 Peter Lougheed / Kananaskis trip, and 9/23-27 Mt. Assiniboine photo hut-based trip

Hike info/photo links:

https://hikebiketravel.com/an-outstanding-hike-to-the-summit-of-fairview-mountain/

https://lightscapesphotography.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/the-canadian-rockies-day-3-moraine-lake-saddleback-pass-takakkaw-falls/

http://www.rockiesfamilyadventures.com/2018/09/our-favourite-autumn-hikes-for-golden.html

 

 

Route/Place

Lake Louise—Moraine Lake, Banff National Park


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  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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