Moraine Lake

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Difficulty: ⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mileage: 0.25 mi

Region: Banff NP

Elev. Gain: 32 ft

When to Go: Jun—Oct

Avg. Time: 10 min

Parking: Large paved lot

Type: Out + Back

Pass: Discovery or $11CAD day-use fee

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

51.328387, -116.181532

Know Before You Go:

  • One of the gems of the Canadian Rockies.

  • Getting here can be a pain but the spectacle makes it worth the hassle.

  • Beginning in 2024 the only way to access the lake is via Park Shuttle that requires a pre-reserved ticket. The park releases 40% of the shuttle seats early, in mid April, the rest are available 2 days before your desired date. You can make your reservations here.

  • Sunrise is spectacular here - the Rockpile is the best place to take in the views.

  • There are a handful of amazing hikes that begin from Moraine Lake like Sentinel Pass and Eiffel Lake and we highly recommend trying one if you have a day to spend exploring this spot.

  • If you only have a short amount of time to spend here, Consolation Lakes is another great hike option.