Wenkchemna Pass in Banff National Park

Wenkchemna Pass

Here's the trail for you if you want to hike Valley of the Ten Peaks.

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Wenkchemna Pass Details

Hike the entire length of the Valley of Ten Peaks via the Wenkchemna Pass trail, on which you'll steadily climb into a high alpine environment. At the pass, you'll be right on the Continental Divide. The trailhead for this hike is found just beyond Moraine Lake Lodge, 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) from the Village of Lake Louise on Moraine Lake Road.

Difficulty

High

Distance

19.4 km

Estimated time

7.5 hrs

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Wenkchemna Pass

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8.0 mi away

Banff

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Olympic

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399.3 mi away

Mount Rainier

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544.8 mi away

Yellowstone

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wenkchemna Pass

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2.1 mi away

Sentinel Pass

Set out on this trail with steep switchbacks to arrive at two famous valleys.

2.1 mi away

Sentinel Pass Connector

Use this connector to hike both Paradise Valley and Sentinel Pass trails.

2.5 mi away

Paradise Valley and Giant Steps

Spend the day following in giants' footsteps in paradise.

2.7 mi away

Eiffel Lake

Split from the Larch Valley trail to reach Eiffel Lake.

3.1 mi away

Moraine Lake Lakeshore

This accessible trail gives visitors of all abilities a chance to explore the Moraine Lake Lakeshore in Banff National Park.