Saddleback

Climbing up from the shores of Lake Louise, follow the Saddleback trail up, up, up and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Mount Temple and Paradise Valley.

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Saddleback Details

Climbing up from the shores of Lake Louise, follow the Saddleback trail up, up, up and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Mount Temple and Paradise Valley. In the fall, larch trees are a main attraction, too. The trailhead for this hike is found within the Upper Lake Louise parking area, 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the Village of Lake Louise.

Difficulty

High

Distance

7.4 km

Estimated time

3.5 hrs

Region

N/A

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