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Fairview Mountain
Steep continuation from Saddleback Pass to a summit perched directly above Lake Louise — strenuous and rocky.
Time
4.5h
Distance
10.6 km
Gain
1014m
Trailhead
Lake Louise lakefront (boathouse start)
Conditions, access, and parking can change quickly. Check before going.
Plan notes
Best for
A summit day for fit hikers comfortable with steep, exposed terrain.
Pair with
Lake Louise lakeshore as a cool-down loop.
Access
Continues from Saddleback Pass up steep loose rock to the summit. Route-finding is straightforward but tiring.
Season
Best mid-July through September once the upper slope is snow-free.
Safety
Steep loose rock and rapid weather shifts. Helmet useful when others are above you on the descent.
No-car note
Lake Louise reachable by Roam Transit Route 8X.
From town
Longer drive
