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The following day hikes\u00a0are among the best in Banff National Park<\/strong>.\u00a0 They range from relatively easy to somewhat aggressive based on skill set and experience.\u00a0 More aggressive hikes are plentiful, as well as multiple-day, backpacking missions,\u00a0and will be readily identified in popular hiking guides.\u00a0 Always check in with Parks Canada<\/strong> for current conditions and potential restrictions.\u00a0 Click on the red links<\/strong> below\u00a0to reference the relevant blog post.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 1.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Larch Valley<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The hike\u00a0from Moraine Lake,<\/strong> near Lake Louise Village,<\/strong> through Larch Valley<\/strong>\u00a0to Sentinel Pass,<\/strong> wedged between Pinnacle Mountain<\/strong> and Mount Temple<\/strong> for the spectacular view into Paradise Valley<\/strong>, is one of the most popular in Banff National Park<\/strong>.\u00a0 WOW!<\/strong>\u00a0 The Larch Valley<\/strong> hike is most popular, and crowded, in the third week of September<\/strong> when\u00a0larch trees\u00a0reach their peak in the transition\u00a0from green to gold.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Eiffel Lakes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The hike to Eiffel\u00a0Lakes<\/strong> is a\u00a0left turn at the fork where the\u00a0Larch Valley<\/strong> trail junction, and the bench,\u00a0occupy the top of\u00a0the uphill\u00a0hike\u00a0from Moraine Lake<\/strong>.\u00a0 The Eiffel Lakes<\/strong> hike is\u00a0spectacular and easy above Moraine Lake<\/strong>\u00a0in the Valley\u00a0of the Ten Peaks<\/strong>.\u00a0 There is an outstanding extension past\u00a0Eiffel Lakes<\/strong> which passes through a fascinating area of massive boulders and beyond\u00a0over the long, rocky ramp to\u00a0Wenkchemna Pass<\/strong> and\u00a0inspiring vistas beyond.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 Bourgeau Lake<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Bourgeau Lake<\/strong> is a small and pristine sub-alpine lake surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain summits.\u00a0 From Bourgeau Lake<\/strong> there is\u00a0an option to continue\u00a0beyond the lake\u00a0and up past spectacular waterfalls and ‘the notch’\u00a0to spectacular, sweeping vistas from\u00a0Harvey Pass<\/strong>.\u00a0 For the truly masochistic,\u00a0an additional option\u00a0from Harvey Pass<\/strong> provides the opportunity to bag two summits on the same day prior to returning to the trail-head\u00a0via the same route taken.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Bow Glacier Falls<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The hike to Bow Glacier Falls<\/strong> from Bow Lake<\/strong> at\u00a0Num-Ti-Jah Lodge<\/strong> along the Icefields Parkway<\/strong> in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada\u00a0<\/strong>is an ethereal experience through\u00a0diverse and fascinating terrain on the approach along river, and past canyons and ancient glacial moraines to the waterfalls emanating from the\u00a0Bow Glacier<\/strong>.\u00a0 Spectacular hiking!<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Chephren Lake<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The trail-head for Chephren Lake<\/strong> resides\u00a0near the entrance to Waterfowl Lake<\/strong> along the Icefields Parkway<\/strong> in Banff National Park<\/strong>.\u00a0 Nearby, the slightly more rugged and equally spectacular hike to Cirque Lake<\/strong> can be achieved on the same day for a full day of incredible hiking experience\u00a0within Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada <\/strong>along one of the greatest and breathtakingly scenic\u00a0rides on the planet.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Consolation Lakes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The popular hike to Consolation Lakes<\/strong> begins from the Moraine Lake<\/strong> parking area above Lake Louise<\/strong> in Banff National Park<\/strong>, Alberta<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong>.\u00a0 The well-maintained trail offers a wide variety of terrain beneath the close proximity of majestic, glaciated, towering mountains.\u00a0 The first Consolation Lake<\/strong> is surrounded by massive fields of talus and scree.\u00a0\u00a0Access to the second Consolation Lake,<\/strong>\u00a0at the far end, requires quality hiking footwear and is a bit more adventuresome along the far side of the first lake.\u00a0\u00a0Near the trail-head there is an option to visit the forever-memorable views of Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks<\/strong> from the lookout atop The Rockpile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Plain of Six Glaciers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The classic view of the\u00a0Plain of Six Glaciers<\/strong> from\u00a0Chateau Lake Louise<\/strong>\u00a0is world renowned.\u00a0 To\u00a0view\u00a0this terrain up close and personal\u00a0is an awesome experience.\u00a0 The glaciated mountains and rugged scree\u00a0fields, where white rivers loaded with glacial dust feed the turquoise waters of Lake Louise<\/strong>, are accessible by well-maintained trail to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse<\/strong>.\u00a0 From the tea house the trail to the base\u00a0of the glaciers is short but more rustic with mild exposure and the need for warmer clothing.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 8.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Helen Lake<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Parking for the hike to Helen Lake<\/strong> is opposite the viewpoint for Crowfoot Glacier<\/strong> along the Icefields Parkway<\/strong> a short distance south of Num-Ti-Jah<\/strong> Lodge<\/strong> on the shore of Bow Lake<\/strong> in Banff National Park<\/strong>, Alberta<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong>.\u00a0 This popular and scenic hike offers a wide variety of rugged\u00a0Rocky Mountain<\/strong> scenery and multiple options for exploring higher elevations.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Johnston Canyon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Johnston Canyon<\/strong> is a popular year round hiking and ice climbing destination along Bow Valley Parkway<\/strong> (Hwy 1A) between Lake Louise<\/strong> and Castle Junction<\/strong>.\u00a0 The popular Banff National Park<\/strong> attraction hosts its own accommodation at Johnston Canyon Resort<\/strong>.\u00a0 There are two major waterfalls and several minor falls and rapids along the narrow, picturesque canyon where the walkway is often metal ramp bolted onto the canyon wall.\u00a0\u00a0The Johnston Canyon<\/strong> hike\u00a0is an amazing experience,\u00a0in short distance and minor elevation, within the capability of most people.\u00a0 There is an option to continue further to the Ink Pots<\/strong><\/a> and the incredible mountain views which surround the colorful spring-fed ponds.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 10.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Lake Agnes Tea House<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Lake Agnes Teahouse<\/strong> is a world-renowned attraction on the shore of picturesque Lake Agnes<\/strong> above Lake Louise<\/strong> in Banff National Park<\/strong>, Alberta<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong>.\u00a0 The moderately inclined trail gains elevation through forest past Mirror Lake <\/strong>at the base of Big Beehive<\/strong> prior to a series of stairs leading to the teahouse and the magnificent, crystal-clear waters of\u00a0Lake Agnes<\/strong> surrounded by dramatic towering mountain peaks.\u00a0 The scenery is indelibly memorable.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 11.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Rockbound Lake<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The hike to Rockbound Lake<\/strong> begins near Castle Mountain Chalets<\/strong> on the other side of Bow Valley Parkway<\/strong> (Hwy 1A) between Castle Junction<\/strong> and Lake Louise<\/strong>.\u00a0 The evenly graded trail delivers hikers to pristine, emerald Tower Lake<\/strong> before a short stiff uphill climb to Rockbound Lake<\/strong> beneath majestic cliffs of Castle Mountain<\/strong>.\u00a0 For a longer day the hike can continue\u00a0on a circuit around and above Rockbound Lake<\/strong> prior to returning via the same route taken.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 12.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Parker Ridge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Parker Ridge<\/strong> is one of the shortest hikes to ascend from forest into alpine terrain from the Icefields Parkway<\/strong> north of Lake Louise<\/strong> in Banff National Park<\/strong>, Alberta<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong>.\u00a0 Year round, warm\u00a0layers will be required to enjoy the magnificent, breathtaking views of Saskatchewan Glacier<\/strong> emanating\u00a0from the Columbia Icefield<\/strong> where the delineation point along the Icefields Parkway<\/strong> occurs between Banff National Park<\/strong> and Jasper National Park<\/strong> in Alberta<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Viewing the\u00a0rugged valley which contains the winding 5+ kilometer (3.2 mile\u00a0+) long glacier from the top of the breezy ridge is a forever memorable experience.\u00a0 There are many more\u00a0short, scenic and world class hiking options in the immediate area.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This collection of hikes is a mere sampling of\u00a0magnificent natural treasures within Banff National Park<\/strong>, Alberta<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong>.\u00a0 There are wilderness opportunities for everyone at all skill and experience levels as well as a plethora of more touristy options.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Shopping opportunities, a wide range of accommodation from camping to luxury hotels\u00a0and fine dining opportunities\u00a0complement additional alternatives\u00a0at more urban centers in Calgary<\/strong>, Canmore<\/strong>, the Town of Banff<\/strong>, Lake Louise Village<\/strong> and the Municipality of<\/strong> Jasper<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Banff National Park<\/strong>\u00a0is a world-class travel opportunity every person should experience at least once within a lifetime.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0 Choosing a dozen great day hikes from\u00a0hundreds of\u00a0possibilities in Banff National Park is\u00a0somewhat akin to\u00a0choosing which fish 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