However, the clear view of the Athabasca River Valley remains, and one can hike to the crest of the Palisade from Pyramid Lake. This hike is approximately  from the lake to the crest and the elevation gain is approximately .
However, the clear view of the Athabasca River Valley remains, and one can hike to the summit of the Palisade from Pyramid Lake. This trail is roughly  from the lake to the summit with an elevation gain of approximately .