The Best Trails in Waterton Park, Alberta (Canada)

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  • Crypt Lake Trail

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    11.70mi
    Elevation +
    3301f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofCrypt Lake Trail Photo ofCrypt Lake Trail Photo ofCrypt Lake Trail

    Rated by National Geographic as one of the world's 20 most thrilling hikes Crypt Lake Trail includes a ferry ride to the trailhead, goes by four spectacular waterfalls, passes through a 60ft tunnel, steel ladder and cabl...

  • Cameron Creek

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    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCameron Creek Photo ofCameron Creek Photo ofCameron Creek

    Cameron Creek runs east out of the Rockies through a deep narrow gorge before emptying into Waterton Lakes. Cameron Falls located first from the mouth of the creek is a roadside waterfall and as such is visited by thousa...

  • Waterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek

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    3.70mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofWaterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek Photo ofWaterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek Photo ofWaterfalls of Lower Bertha Creek

    Loop trail up Bertha Creek to Lower Bertha Falls then returning on Bertha Trail. The 1.5km hike up Bertha Creek lends itself to ten seldom visited waterfalls before reaching Lower Bertha Falls.

  • Lost Horse Creek

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    0.39mi
    Elevation +
    177f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofLost Horse Creek Photo ofLost Horse Creek Photo ofLost Horse Creek

    Lost Horse Creek is like a smaller version of Red Rock Canyon; not as deep and narrow but with plenty of red rocks. Water pouring down Mt. Dungarvan carves its way through sedimentary red rock before emptying into Blakis...

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  • Carthew-Alderson Trail

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    12.20mi
    Elevation +
    3002f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCarthew-Alderson Trail Photo ofCarthew-Alderson Trail Photo ofCarthew-Alderson Trail

    The Akamina Parkway parallels Cameron Creek from Cameron Lake to Cameron Falls, however a much more challenging scenic route is by hiking Carthew-Alderson Trail. This 20km one-way trek is best done from lake to falls; le...

  • Ruby Creek Trail Blaze

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    1.49mi
    Elevation +
    617f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofRuby Creek Trail Blaze Photo ofRuby Creek Trail Blaze Photo ofRuby Creek Trail Blaze

    Ruby Creek has many hidden waterfalls including a massive cliff plunge around 1km upstream from Blakiston Creek confluence. A challenging trek away from those massive crowds at Waterton Lakes main attractions.

  • Lakeshore (Upper Waterton Lake)

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    9.12mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofLakeshore (Upper Waterton Lake) Photo ofLakeshore (Upper Waterton Lake) Photo ofLakeshore (Upper Waterton Lake)

    This 14km out and back hike follows the western shore of Upper Waterton Lake to Boundary Bay at the International Border. At this point I carried on in the US 0.5km south to Boundary Creek to view a number of wonderful w...

  • Rowe Lakes Trail

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    Distance
    4.33mi
    Elevation +
    1955f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRowe Lakes Trail Photo ofRowe Lakes Trail Photo ofRowe Lakes Trail

    This 14km out and back hike follows Rowe Creek along a valley between Mount Rowe and Mount Lineham. Some choose to just visit Lower Rowe Lake at the 3km mark, while others continue uphill along a number of switchbacks to...

  • Coppermine Creek Trail

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    Distance
    0.67mi
    Elevation +
    423f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofCoppermine Creek Trail Photo ofCoppermine Creek Trail Photo ofCoppermine Creek Trail

    A series of waterfalls cascade down this 1km stretch of Coppermine Creek which crosses Red Rock Parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park

  • Bertha Lake Trail

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    3.28mi
    Elevation +
    1765f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBertha Lake Trail Photo ofBertha Lake Trail Photo ofBertha Lake Trail

    This 5.3km trail rises 500m from the trailhead to a majestic alpine lake passing beautiful waterfalls and panoramic views along the way. First half of the trek is relatively easy with an average grade of 5% however beyon...

  • Lineham Falls

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    6.01mi
    Elevation +
    1693f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLineham Falls Photo ofLineham Falls Photo ofLineham Falls

    A hike to Lineham Falls is one of the best day hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park. At 9km out and back the route is well travelled through both forest and open ground with fantastic views of Lineham Mountain and the v...

  • Bertha Falls

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    2.95mi
    Elevation +
    1650f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBertha Falls Photo ofBertha Falls Photo ofBertha Falls

    There are a number of destinations along Bertha Trail however my route focuses specifically on upper and lower Bertha Falls. Most follow the leisurely family trek to Lower Bertha Falls while others hike up to Bertha Lake...

  • Red Rock Canyon

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    Distance
    1.57mi
    Elevation +
    469f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRed Rock Canyon Photo ofRed Rock Canyon Photo ofRed Rock Canyon

    Nothing like a hike up a narrow canyon during low water levels; with its red sandstone cliffs and many waterfalls Red Rock Canyon in Waterton Lakes National Park is one of the best.

  • Distance
    16.31mi
    Elevation +
    3196f
    TrailRank
    93| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCrypt lake. Waterton National Park. Photo ofCrypt lake. Waterton National Park. Photo ofCrypt lake. Waterton National Park.

    Crypt lake Las rutas que comparto pueden transcurrir por senderos no homologados y no señalizados en parte significativa del trazado por lo que quien se decida a hacerlo lo hace bajo su responsabilidad y debe saber las ...

    Ruta catalogada por national geographic entre las 20 mejores del mundo.
    joseluisdiazgarcia1967
    fantastica experiencia
    emargim
  • Summit Carthew Alderson

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    Distance
    11.58mi
    Elevation +
    2359f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSummit Carthew Alderson Photo ofSummit Carthew Alderson Photo ofSummit Carthew Alderson

    This a spectacular hike with the best views in Waterton however it takes about 8 hours, starting at the Cameron Lake trailhead and ending in the village. A shuttle is available to the trailhead from Tamerack sports so t...

  • Bear's Hump

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    Distance
    0.71mi
    Elevation +
    630f
    TrailRank
    25| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBear's Hump Photo ofBear's Hump Photo ofBear's Hump

    Located in Waterton Lakes National Park Canada Bears Hump is a very popular roadside access trail. Trailhead begins at parking lot then traverses one kilometer up the side of Crandell Mountain to a viewpoint overlooking ...

    Steeper than most trails but take your time and it is no big deal. There are stone steps in the very steep area
    MikePet
  • Waterton to Goat Haunt USA.

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    Distance
    10.14mi
    Elevation +
    814f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofWaterton to Goat Haunt USA. Photo ofWaterton to Goat Haunt USA.

    this is a long walk from Waterton to the USA along the lake shore. there are two hills to climb on the Canadian side. the trail is in good condition. on the US side the terrain is almost flat, however the trail is really...

  • Crypt Lake

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    Distance
    12.11mi
    Elevation +
    3812f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCrypt Lake Photo ofCrypt Lake

    One of the top 20 hikes in the world per National geographic. a challenging hike. you get a ticket for the 8.30 boat shuttle to the trail head the night before. from the trail head hike through the forest for the first ...

  • Waterton Lakes: Crypt Lake

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    Distance
    13.97mi
    Elevation +
    3114f
    TrailRank
    21

    RUTES PER LES ROCOSES CANADENQUES I GLACIER Jasper National Park Edith Cavell Meadows Valley of the Five Lakes Whistlers Bald Hills Loop Maligne Canyon Sulphur Skyline Banff National Park: Icefields P...

  • Goat Lake Trail Waterton

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    Distance
    9.12mi
    Elevation +
    1654f
    TrailRank
    16

    A nice trail with some good views and a lake at the end we found it difficult to find the correct trailhead initially, however we finally found the trail head sign under a tree on the left.

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