Moraine Lake Hikes

Endless trails to explore from Moraine Lake

Explore all hikes starting at moraine lake

Explore all hikes starting at moraine lake

Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Banff National Park, Moraine Lake serves as a gateway to some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies. Each trail offers its own unique blend of natural beauty, from towering peaks to serene alpine meadows, all easily accessible from the shores of this iconic turquoise lake.

Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Banff National Park, Moraine Lake serves as a gateway to some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies. Each trail offers its own unique blend of natural beauty, from towering peaks to serene alpine meadows, all easily accessible from the shores of this iconic turquoise lake.

short day hikes

short day hikes

An overview of the shorter day hikes that start at, and go alongside Moraine Lake. Ideal for a quick stroll and to discover the lake from a different angle. Consolation Lakes Trail is a little bit longer, but is still considered a short day hike for the more experienced hikers.

An overview of the shorter day hikes that start at, and go alongside Moraine Lake.

full Day Hikes

full Day Hikes

The hikes presented below are full day hikes, and need the right preparation and equipment to be successfully completed. Please be aware that a hike can always take longer than expected, keep this in mind when booking your returning shuttle. A little bit more mountain-time, hasn’t hurt anyone ! 

Please bring enough water, snacks, the appropriated equipment, and bear spray when departing on these hikes.

The hikes presented below are full day hikes, and need the right preparation, equipment & bear spray.

Please account enough time to complete, and keep this in mind when booking your shuttle. 

Experts only

Experts only

As the tittle suggest, the trails below are considered extremely hard, long, and have a great amount of elevation. We only recommend these hikes for experts and very experienced hikers, that know how to deal with elevation and conquering a steep scramble. Please account enough time to complete these hikes, and keep this in mind when booking your shuttle.

As the tittle suggest, these trails are considered extremely hard, long, and know great elevation. We only recommend these hikes for experts with previous scramble experience. 

Let's keep banff national park wild

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VISITING MORAINE LAKE WITH VIA VIA SHUTTLE.

Access to Moraine Lake typically opens June 1, with shuttles operating daily until mid October (weather dependent). For 2024, October 14th was the last day the road was accessible to all operators.

Bookings for 2025 are not yet open.
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We will continue to monitor & take reservations for private shuttle inquiries for 2025 in the meantime.

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