Get The Best Views On The Rocks.
After visiting Lake Louise our bus took us to Moraine Lake about 14 km distant. The colour of the water here was slightly more blue than the waters of Lake Louise which was more a shade of emerald. These unique colours are due to the reflection and refraction of light from the rock flour sediment particles suspended in the water.
We could not help but compare the two lakes. Both the lakes were equally crowded with tourists, but the scenery around Moraine Lake was very different because it was surrounded by a pile of rocks which afforded some unique hiking trails up the rocky pathways to the top within a short distance around the lake. After climbing up the 'Rockpile Trail' we got stunning views of the lake from the top. The lake is surrounded by mountains and is known as 'The Valley Of The Ten Peaks'.
Moraine Lake is so called because of the pile of rocks (moraine) brought down by the glacier which offered a unique vantage point for grand views. It is definitely one of the prettiest lakes in Banff National Park, not to be missed just because of its slightly smaller size.
Show lessWe could not help but compare the two lakes. Both the lakes were equally crowded with tourists, but the scenery around Moraine Lake was very different because it was surrounded by a pile of rocks which afforded some unique hiking trails up the rocky pathways to the top within a short distance around the lake. After climbing up the 'Rockpile Trail' we got stunning views of the lake from the top. The lake is surrounded by mountains and is known as 'The Valley Of The Ten Peaks'.
Moraine Lake is so called because of the pile of rocks (moraine) brought down by the glacier which offered a unique vantage point for grand views. It is definitely one of the prettiest lakes in Banff National Park, not to be missed just because of its slightly smaller size.
Date of experience: August 2019
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