Moraine Lake Road - Lake Louise
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MORAINE LAKE AND THE VALLEY OF TEN PEAKS is one of the most scenic spots in the Rockies, you will get a good view into the valley from the end of the trail. After a fresh snow fall this i s usually the first trail set.
For early season this is often the first set track available, many years skiing starts in late Oct and virtually guaranteed by Nov 11
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Trail Details
| TRAILHEAD | The trailhead and parking lot are at the beginning of Moraine Lake Road , 2 kms from the Village on the road to Lake Louise and the Chateau . |
| ROUTE | It is an out and back (7.5 kms each way), the route is on the summer road to Moraine Lake so wide enough for 3 lanes of Classic and a good width for Skate Skiing. The first half is a steady up then it levels out for the remaining bit. |
| EQUIPMENT | Skate or Classic XC gear |
| DISTANCE | 15 km |
| ELEVATION GAIN | 160 m |
| TIMES | 1:50 AVR 1:07 BEST |
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