Near Moraine Lake Viewpoint Trail
From the top of the rock pile
Near Moraine Lake Viewpoint Trail
Enjoy the view of Moraine Lake on a sunny day.
Near Moraine Lake Viewpoint Trail
Moraine Lake is nestled within the Valley of Ten Peaks. Left-to-right is the base of the Tower of Babel, Mt. Babel, Mt. Fay, Tonsa Peak, and Mt. Allen (in a cloud).
Near Moraine Lake Viewpoint Trail
Valley of the Ten Peaks: Time stands still during this beautiful early morning at Moraine Lake in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta.
Near Moraine Lake Viewpoint Trail
This is Moraine Lake up close. The mountains left-to-right are the base of the Tower of Babel, Mt. Babel, Mt. Fay, and Tonsa Peak.

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Moraine Lake Viewpoint Trail

4.4 (5 Ratings)
A short trail onto a hill that offers unobstructed views of Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
0.2
mi
Distance
43
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.22mi
Distance
43ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,193ft
High Point
6,139ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts near the northern end of the parking area. The trail will head south and away from the parking lot before turning east to wrap around and up the small hill at the northern end of Moraine Lake. From the top you'll have exceptional views of Moraine Lake - one of the most beautiful locations in Banff.

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