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6.9-mile out-and-back trail near Lake Louise, Alberta. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running.
Sentinel Pass
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Hiking area in Alberta, Canada
Challenging hiking trail offers sweeping views of Larch Valley, Paradise Valley & Moraine Lake.
Address: Improvement District No. 9, AB, Canada
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +1 403-522-3833
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How long of a hike is a Sentinel Pass?
Trail | Distance | Time (Round Trip) |
Boulder Pass | 8.6 km to pass | 6 to 7 hours |
Paradise Valley and Giant Steps | 10.3 or 10.9 km | 7 to 8 hours |
Sentinel Pass Connector | 2.3 km | 1 to 2 hours (one way) |
Sentinel Pass | 5.8 km | 4.5 to 5.5 hours |
Is Sentinel Pass hard?
The Sentinel Pass via Larch Valley Trail is a beautiful, but difficult trail. Bringing a good pair of hiking shoes and hiking poles is recommended.
Why is it called Sentinel Pass?
The pass, gained after climbing almost 2,400-ft. from Moraine Lake, is named after the largest obelisk (rock spire) on the north side of Pinnacle Mountain called the Grand Sentinel.
How long is the walk to Moraine Lake?
Hiking to Moraine Lake from the community of Lake Louise is approximately 14 km one way with 527m elevation gain and 202m elevation loss. There is no pathway along Moraine Lake Road. This narrow, mountain road has minimal shoulders and large commercial vehicle traffic.
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The unusual bright orange larches dotting the scenery made for a very rewarding and memorable hike. The hike is moderate difficulty and about 7.1 miles round ...
Sep 24, 2024 · Larch Valley Details · Length: 9.33 km round trip (5.8 miles) · Elevation Gain: 544 meters (1786 feet) · Time Estimate: 2-4 hours · Difficulty: ...
Hike Facts · Distance: 7.0 miles (round trip) · Elevation: 6,183-ft. - 8,566-ft. · Elevation Gain: 2,383-ft. · Difficulty: moderate-strenuous · Trail Highlights ...
Sep 17, 2024 · How Long is the Sentinel Pass Hike? The round-trip distance of the Larch Valley Sentinel Pass trail is 11.4 km (for a one-way distance of 5.7 km) ...
Sep 3, 2024 · As you pass Minnestima Lakes on your left, your climb to Sentinel Pass begins. This section is a little less than one mile. You'll have a long ...
Sep 24, 2024 · Sentinel Pass Connector, 2.3 km, 1 to 2 hours ... Connect the Sentinel Pass and Paradise Valley Trails by using the Sentinel Pass Connector.
Guide to Hiking Sentinel Pass and the Larch Valley · Length: 11Km there and back. · Time: 4.5 hours there and back. · Rating: Difficult. · Elevation Gain: 798m/ ...
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Sentinel Pass hike is an amazing trail that allows you to see some of the best views in the Rocky Mountains. Read the full hiking guide and get the GPS.
This is a moderate - difficult (at the pass) out and back trail to Sentinel Pass in Banff National Park. This trail goes by Minnestimma Lakes.
