Hiking

Eiffel Lake in Banff

Eiffel Lake Hike in Banff National Park

The Larch Valley trail may be the most famous of the Moraine Lake hikes, but the Eiffel Lake hike could quite possibly be the most beautiful. A moderately difficult hike, the Eiffel Lake trail offers hikers the best of the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake area. Not only will you enjoy golden larch trees in fall, but you’ll also get incredible views of the majestic mountains of the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

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a hiker walks through a meadow with small larch trees adjacent to the Valley of the Ten Peaks

The 7 Best Moraine Lake Hikes

For many, visiting Moraine Lake in Banff National Park is an experience they will never forget. To get the most out of your visit, we recommend you try one of these Moraine Lake hikes to earn better views of the incredible aquamarine-turquoise colored lake and the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks.

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Ten Peaks from Larch Valley hike in Banff

The 25 Best Hikes in Banff National Park

Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The rugged Canadian wilderness and towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies provide the perfect setting for some truly epic hiking. We’ve been hiking around Banff for decades and are happy to share with you our list of the 25 best hikes in Banff National Park.

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Standing at Aylmer Lookout Banff National Park

The 6 Best Lake Minnewanka Hikes

It may not get the international fame that Lake Louise and Moraine Lake get, but don’t let that fool you. Aside from being the largest lake in Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is very beautiful with stunning natural scenery. The scenic boat cruise is the main draw for this lake, but there are many other great things to do at Lake Minnewanka. Getting out to enjoy nature is one of our favorite things, so it’s no surprise that these Lake Minnewanka hikes are some of our favorite hiking trails in Banff National Park.

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golden larch trees reflect off the water on O'Brien Lake in Banff National Park

O’Brien Lake Hike – Banff National Park

The Taylor Lake trail is a very popular hike in Banff National Park, especially during the Banff larch season. But many people don’t know about another lake called O’Brien Lake, which is just a short side trip away from Taylor Lake. With its own unique and beautiful mountain setting, the O’Brien Lake hike is a very enjoyable add-on or alternative to the Taylor Lake hike.

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A golden larch tree in front of Hidden Lake in Banff, Canada

Hidden Lake Trail – Banff National Park

If you are looking for a very scenic, yet less busy Lake Louise hiking trail, why not try the Hidden Lake hike? The Hidden Lake trail offers a pleasant walk to an alpine lake through a mixed evergreen forest with wonderful views of the surrounding Canadian Rockies.

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