Hike Through Larch Valley to Sentinel Pass

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

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Distance

7.5 miles

Elevation Gain

2460.6 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Jake Myhre

Starting off at the gorgeous Moraine Lake, this hike takes you up to Larch Valley where you will be surrounded with gorgeous mountains and beautiful scenery on all sides!

Starting the trip at 1,884 meters this breathtaking hike starts with a series of switchbacks bringing you up 700 meters until you reach Larch Valley. Throughout the hike mountains slowly rise into better view until you find yourself surrounded by beautiful snow capped peaks on all sides. Creeks run alongside the trail and meadows stretch out endlessly on all sides. The hike continues along a relatively flat section with a slight incline as it works its way towards sentinel pass where there is another short set of switchbacks to see the other side of the mountain range!

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