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7/20/2008
Sentinel Pass / Larch Valley
Gillies
Hike
3
12.00
720
6.00
11237
Clear, 20C. Trail okay with some snow, no issue. Group of 9 including ski club members.
HIKE: SENTINEL PASS (M): Larch Valley is one of the most heavily visited areas in the mountain parks during the summer and fall. This meadowland above Moraine Lake, with its thick stand of alpine larch and panoramic backdrop of the Ten Peaks is exquisite. Round trip distance on this premier hike is 11.6 km with an elevation gain of 725 m.<bR>Lunch option: pick up something for lunch from Laggan's Bakery?<bR>Supper option: Outpost Saloon in the Post Hotel at L. Louise? Mtg. place is Edworthy Park, N. side of river, E. end of parking lot
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