Take a right turn off the Lake Louise highway and head up to Moraine Lake some 15 km up the valley for a serious scenery treat but caveat plan to be there before sunrise and before 6:45 am (car park fills up) whichever is earliest. Catch the sun as it comes over the eastern Rockies and starts to light up the tops of the ten mountain peaks around Moraine Lake. First stop go to the top of the Rock Pile by the easy path and get yourself a prime spot facing the lake and watch the sunrise, then after that excitement take the 4 km round trip hike up the north side of the lake to the observation platform at the end of the trail. One of the best day hikes you can do in the area!
