Alberta · Hiking

Mount Temple, South West Ridge Route

0.4 mi
round trip: 1,094 ft
climb: 9,577 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Mount Temple, South West Ridge Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 8,480 ft and 9,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 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. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Field, about 12 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pinnacle Mountain, Eiffel Tower and Eiffel Peak. For camping, Lake Louise Overflow Campground and Lake O'Hara Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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Conditions and forecast

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