I was in Lake Louise to hike and practise landscape photography. Unfortunately, an old injury had flared up and made it difficult to walk. So much for hiking, I thought.
My first attempt to visit Morraine Lake was thwarted when the road to the lake closed at 7:30 AM because the lot was full. I was better prepared the next morning, arriving at 6:30 AM, and made it onto the road just before it closed (and before the sunrise).
While I wanted to tackle a more challenging hike, I thought better of it and opted for the aptly named Consoltaion Lakes Trail. The reward/difficulty ratio was nearly as good as other trails at the lake, as this trail is nearly flat.