What hotels are near Temple Mountain?

Hotels near Temple Mountain: (1.81 mi) Moraine Lake Lodge (5.01 mi) Paradise Lodge & Bungalows (6.30 mi) Baker Creek By Basecamp (5.83 mi) Post Hotel & Spa (5.04 mi) Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise View all hotels near Temple Mountain on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Temple Mountain: (4.22 mi) Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House (5.82 mi) Post Hotel Dining Room (7.09 mi) Whitehorn Bistro (5.01 mi) The Walliser Stube (5.03 mi) Lakeview Lounge View all restaurants near Temple Mountain on Tripadvisor

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mdos7

Ottawa, Canada205 contributions

Great scramble

Aug 2017 • Solo

There is a good reason why this is one of the most popular scrambles in the Rockies. It is so easily accessible, the trail is easy to follow, and the views are incomparable. Don't think that this is a simple stroll or walk. You need to be in good shape to climb Temple. And even then, it is not without serious challenges. Dangers include bears at night, rockfall from above, lower than expected temperature, and (of course) unprepared hikers. If you are well prepared and start your day early (I started at 4:50am), you are more likely to have a terrific experience here. Note that the parking lot is often closed due to high traffic later in the day.

Written September 7, 2017

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chickandbeast

Southgate, Canada8,552 contributions

Amazing serene surface with mirror views

Jun 2018 • Couples

Mount Temple in Alberta's Banff National Forest surrounds glacial lakes with mirrored surfaces reflecting all so beautifully you will wonder where it starts and ends. The only other place I remember something so stunning was the Lochs in Scotland. This is our Canadian Rockies a little more accessible.

You need to buy the Banff day pass to visit this area and parking is included.

Written June 23, 2018

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Robby_Cristian

Calgary, Canada2,160 contributions

Great hike/scramble for those seriously prepared

Sep 2016 • Friends

What a mountain, Mount Temple !!Reaching its top - 3,543m, requires good preparations and pleasant weather. Understand the terrain, learn pathfinder skills and avoid hiking in bad weather.By law it is required to do this hike in a group of minimum four. It's a hard one but very rewarding.
Simply put, from Lake Moraine parking lot up to the Mount Temple top you need to hike 9 km with an elevation gain of 1,690m.
The views are stunning at every step you make. This is not a hike for amateurs.

Written September 18, 2016

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Ben B

Calgary, Canada14,382 contributions

Not for the novice or inexperienced, but a great scramble for those who able

Aug 2016 • Couples

We walked about 18 km's return distance on this scramble, achieving an elevation gain of just under 1700 m's. This summit is the highest in the Banff area, at 3543 m's above sea level. Although there was a big crowd at the top - perhaps 100 advanced scramblers summited this day - it is not for the novice or inexperienced. The 6 km approach to Sentinel Pass from Moraine Lake via Larch Valley is spectacular, and popular with many hikers. From Sentinel Pass, the going gets tougher, and the route becomes a true scramble. On the summit there are snow cornices, even in high summer. Never leave the trodden trail on the snow on the summit - this mountain has claimed lives in the past.

Written August 21, 2016

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Patricia V

Nazareth, Belgium234 contributions

marvellous

Jun 2017 • Friends

The whole area is stunning. It is really most beautiful wherever you look. That is the reason why I took hundreds of photos!

Written August 27, 2017

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MartinLPrague

Prague, Czech Republic167 contributions

Strenuous, but worth it - gorgeous views and snow on the top!

Aug 2015 • Solo

I like the mountains and views from the top! Thus, going up the Temple Mountain was a kind of must for me when I decided to go to Banff National Park. I was alone and because of bears you are expected to go up in groups of at least four people. I was happy to meet Krystyn, July and Richard from lake Louise on the parking at Morraine Lake who had exactly the same idea to go to the top :-) The first part takes you steeply up through the woods with just occasional views on Lake Morraine. After this first steep part, you enter Larch valley, with many flowers, larches and views on the ten peaks. It is some 30 minutes more to get to two nice lakes and to the Sentinel Pass. I would say, it is one third of your way up to the summit. To reach the summit, it is not difficult concerning climbing technique, there are just two places where you need to use your hands and these are not very difficult. However, altitude difference is huge, on gravel you have the feeling you go two steps up and one step sliding down, close to the summit you can also feel the air gets thinner and you start to go slower. On the top, we had a great whether with sunny sky and enjoyed a summit beer :-) Overall, I would say it takes you 4,5 hours up, 3 hours down, depending on how used you are to slide down on gravel.

Written September 6, 2015

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Naina-Damani

London, UK1,032 contributions

STUNNING VIEWS

Jul 2018 • Couples

Mount Temple is a very popular mountain in Banff National Park of the Canadian Rockies. The 360 view of the Lake Louise valley are simply breathtaking.

Written June 10, 2019

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Ajaz Canada

Pickering, Canada7 contributions

LAke Louise - Banff

Jun 2018

Lake Louise is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, and is surrounded by some of the best hikes in Banff National Park As a visitor to Lake Louise me and my friends from Australia really did feel closer to nature.

Written October 4, 2018

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Xanerin

Alice Springs, Australia1,506 contributions

Stunning

May 2018 • Couples

Take a camera as this place is stunning. Took many photos as the snow looked amazing. Did not do the hike due to not enough time so just took in the amazing sight.

Written May 7, 2018

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Ron F

Houston, TX101 contributions

Just amazing!

Aug 2017 • Couples

Such a magnificent experience. We were there in August and snow was still visible at the too. The view from the lake is breathtaking.

Written August 12, 2017

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