Alberta · Hiking

Mount Temple Route

An out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

0.8 mi
round trip
2,389 ft
climb
11,532 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mount Temple Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 9,580 ft and 11,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,170 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Field, about 12 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pinnacle Mountain, Mount Temple and Eiffel Tower. For camping, Lake Louise Overflow Campground and Lake O'Hara Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mount Temple Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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