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Where to catch last of larch season in Alberta
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Every fall larches blow up our social feeds and generate instant FOMO among those of us who haven’t yet made it out for a fall hike, particularly in the eastern Alberta Rockies, which are especially plentiful with larch.
But a little FOMO is sometimes a useful motivator. So if hiking among the larches is on your bucket list (and let’s be honest, how could it not be?), here’s some serious FOMO fodder.
For 2024, larch hot spots are appearing in some of the same places you'd expect from past years (after all, the trees don't move, much). But we have seen some new spots pop up, and a cool larch contest generating lots of new larch photos.
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The season is definitely turning, check out these posts from Tyler Dixon and Holly Herman, showing off what things are looking like right now in K-country.
Barrier Lakes, Kananaskis
Quick tip here: be prepared for snow at higher elevations. Tis the season!
Monods Larch Contest
If you didn't catch this one before October 7, it's too late to enter now but you can still check out some jaw-dropping photos by searching #monodslarchcontest or clicking the post below. (Bookmark this one for next year!).
And the photos are flooding in! Check out the hashtag #monodslarchcontest to see all the great entries.
Larch hikes to check out now
Here are a few more places to see larches on some colourful fall hikes.
Larches at Lake Louise Ski Resort
Regular Seekers contributor Tyler Dixon recently profiled the opportunities for larch sightings via lift at Lake Louise. Not a bad way to get a quick fix.
Picklejar Lakes, Kananaskis AB
Back again from 2023, Pickle Jar Lakes is a reliable spot to score fall views, as captured here by Holly Herman of @letsgohiking.ab.
Mt. Little Arethusa, Kananaskis AB
Another from Holly, who tipped our Zen community off to this one last year.
Yoho National Park BC
Consistently a great spot to see larches and autumn highlights, just over the border into BC.
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Peter Lougheed Provincial Park AB
Another reliable fall hiking spot—this pic is from last year, but you get the idea.
There are many more as well, but part of the joy is in the discovery.
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More fall adventures
Of course, it’s not all about larches. Fall colours abound across Alberta and BC. Check out some of the fall hikes and bike rides you that will transport you into a fall paradise right now.
Lastly, be sure to stay safe and respect wildlife. Bears are active right now, trying to fatten up for winter, and they can be aggressive. Read up on bear safety, carry bear spray and check local advisories.
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