Saddleback Trail isn’t generally very well known, but it is a fantastic larch season hike that offers amazing views of Mount Temple and Paradise Valley.

While there are more routes up to Saddleback Pass, the best starting point is Lake Louise. From there, it is a pretty straightforward ascend to the pass, which is located between Saddle Mountain and Fairview Mountain on the south side of Lake Louise.

The fall colors are absolutely spectacular and the trail is generally very quiet, but the downside is that you’ll have to deal with parking at Lake Louise lakeshore. Make sure to arrive early or consider using Parks Canada Shuttle.