How long does it take to hike to Larch Valley?

It’s a steady ascent with 535 m (1,755 ft) elevation gain over 4.3 km (2.67 mi) of trail. The round trip to here can take up to four hours – depending on how much time you spend soaking up the views.

When can you hike Larch Valley?

You can hike up to Larch Valley pretty much as soon as the snow melts in June and hike up until the first major snowfall at Moraine Lake, typically in early to mid-October. Parks Canada will close the road to Moraine Lake around this time anyway, marking the end of the season at Moraine.

How do you get to Larch Valley?

How do you get to Larch Valley? Larch Valley is located up above Moraine Lake in the hamlet of Lake Louise, located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The trailhead of this hike begins at the very busy, very popular Moraine Lake parking lot, just a short wander up the path from the lodge.

How long is the hike to Moraine Lake?

Lakeshore Trail Distance: 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles) return Difficulty: Easy Time: 40-60 minutes round trip Elevation Gain: 0 meters (0 feet) Starting near the canoe dock, trail weaves through the forested shore of the lake. It is a flat, easy walk that allows for beautiful views of the famous alpine lake.

How to get back to Moraine Lake after Larch Valley?

If you decide to head back to Moraine Lake after Larch Valley to enjoy the lake, there is a trail that begins on the walk up to the Moraine Lake rockpile, very close to the parking lot. This trail takes you to Consolation Lakes, a short and easy hike with only 65m of elevation gain.

Where does the Larch Valley Trail begin and end?

The Larch Valley Trail begins from Moraine Lake which is also the location for other popular trails exploring the region like the Sentinel Pass, Eiffel Lake, Consolation Lakes, Minnestimma Lakes, Lakeshore and Wenkchemna Pass Trails.

How long is the hike from Larch Valley to Windy Sentinel Pass?

Starting at the gem-toned Moraine Lake, it takes about two hours to hike to Larch Valley and Minnestimma Lake, which is a steady ascent over four kilometres. From there, you can continue another 2.5 kilometres up the steep switchbacks to the top of windy Sentinel Pass, which overlooks Paradise Valley and the Larch Valley.

Where to park at Moraine Lake in Banff?

Since Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass gets busy during fall, the Moraine Lake parking lot is usually full as early as 6:30 am. Visitors may have to park in an overflow lot instead, and take a free shuttle bus to the trailhead. Another option is to park in Banff, and ride Roam Public Transit to Moraine Lake.