's Tower of Babel - Scramble
This scramble is pretty easy technical wise. The large majority of it is a plod up a scree gully. Near the top it gets more solid rock but at the same time, narrows considerably. Due to this being in a gully with LOTS of loose rock, parties above you, and below cliffs; a helmet is strongly recommended.
Depending on the time of year and bear activity, this portion of Lake Moraine requires four people or more to travel through. The number of persons needed does change depending on circumstances.
How to get there?
From the Lake Louise townsite you will want to head to Lake Moraine. Once you get off Highway town you just head straight through the town. About 2km past the stop sign at the beginning of town you will come to the turn off for Lake Moraine, make a left here. If you miss it and head straight, you will end up at Lake Louise. Parking is available at the Lake Moraine parking lot if your early enough or lucky. Not uncommon to have the road leading up to the lake be lined with vehicles parking.
Tower of Babel Trip Log
Once you have found parking you will want to head towards the lake shore. Head left over the huge rock pile and follow the trail to Consolation Lakes.
After a few minutes you will come across the large slope of rock and rubble. There are many paths here, some look better than others. Eventually they all converge and your target is the gully in-between the two large cliffs.
As you head up and see all rock around you, you realize it was a good idea bringing that helmet.
The plus side with all of this is that whenever you feel tired you can simply turn around and enjoy the stunning view of Mount Temple.
On your way up you will come across a mini 'cave' on the right hand side which has a little walkway leading up to it.
After the scree portion the ground will turn a lot more solid as you head up solid rock and the walls around you slowly start to funnel you in.
As you near the top you finally get a chance to use your hands as you navigate the last narrowing portion of the gully.
Once you pop out of the gully, hang a left and it's a simple walk to the summit. You come across a wee bit of exposure as you get a chance to peer down beside you.
Once you get the summit you can enjoy the amazing view. The summit offers a uninhibited view of Mount Temple and Lake Moraine below. You can also see the Consolation Lakes which saves you from having to hike out there too see the green pools. Another bonus is the couch, table, and TV! Some folks clearly had WAY too much time available and actually put together large pieces of rock that look perfectly like a couch, a nice coffee table, and a TV. There are even wooden sticks sticking out the top to look like antennas.
GPS Plotted Route
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