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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Sentinel Pass

Banff National Park, Canada

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 98 2026
Sentinel Pass

A day hike from Moraine Lake climbs forest switchbacks into Larch Valley, then up a steep final stretch to a high pass. Golden larches in late September frame the Ten Peaks, and the pass overlooks valleys on both sides.

Highlights

  • Larch Valley in autumn
  • Ten Peaks and Fay Glacier
  • Minnestimma Lake below the pass

Good to know

  • About 12 km return, 4 to 6 hours
  • Roughly 725 m ascent to the pass
  • Moraine Lake parking fills early; shuttle advised

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