Canada Alberta Regions South Alberta Waterton, AB

Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta, Canada things to do

Some of the trails and "points of interest" in and near the Waterton Lakes National Park in the Southern Alberta region of Canada including the community of Pincher Creek.

Things to do in Waterton Lakes National Park

	Akamina Lake Trail is a short, easy going 1 kilometre return hiking route in Waterton Lakes Park leading to a sub alpine lake surrounded by mountain peaks and wildlife. [ more information ]
	Bertha Lake Trail is a one way hiking route in Waterton Lakes Park leading to a waterfall and a sub alpine lake with a wilderness campground, mountain views and a picnic area. [ more information ]
	Blakiston Falls is one of the easy access waterfall destinations in the Waterton Lakes National Park. The 2 kilometre return route leads to a couple of wooden viewing platforms overlooking a white water river and a tumbling waterfall. [ more information ]
	Cameron Lake Trail is a popular `drive to`destination in Waterton Lakes Park for activities like hiking, canoeing, sightseeing, wildlife sightings and picnicking. [ more information ]
	Cameron Falls is one of the most visited, most popular natural attractions in the Waterton Lakes Park and one of the most photographed. The falls are an ideal destination for all ages and abilities. [ more information ]
	Carthew-Alderson Trail is a long-haul 20 kilometre one-way route exploring mountain peaks and alpine lakes in the Waterton Lakes National Park. The trail is popular for hiking, backpacking, wilderness camping and horseback riding. [ more information ]
	Lineham Creek Trail is a 4.2 kilometre one-way day hike visiting a headwall and waterfall located in the Waterton Lakes National Park. [ more information ]
	Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail is one of the most visited sightseeing destination trails in the Waterton Lakes National Park. The bright red argillite rock is a must-see sight for many visiting the area. [ more information ]
	Rowe Lake Trail is a one-way 4 to 6 kilometre day hike leading to an upper and lower alpine lake and a wildflower meadow located in the Waterton Lakes National Park. [ more information ]
	Townsite Trail is a paved community pathway which explores the village of Waterton and visits with Emerald Bay (Divers Bay) and Cameron Bay on the shores of Upper Waterton Lake. [ more information ]
Crypt Lake Trail is a 17 kilometre return trail which can be only accessed by shuttle boat leaving from the Waterton Townsite. Well worth the effort as it leads to many wilderness experiences like passing by 4 waterfalls, climbing a cliff ladder, crawling through a natural tunnel of rock and arriving in a valley of cliffs with an alpine aqua-green lake. Plan for a full day.
Snowshoe Trail is a mountain biking adventure following an old fire road and some single track trails for over 16 kilometres return. The route leads to a forest ranger cabin and views of mountain peaks. Trailhead located on Chief Mountain Highway.
Bears Hump Trail is a short, difficult uphill hiking trail leading to the top of a mountain providing views of the lake and village. The one way trail measures 1.4 kilometres with an elevation gain of 210 metres. Trailhead is located near the Townsite Information Centre.
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is a historic village located in the village of Pincher Creek, Alberta located north of the park. The village includes heritage buildings, guides and artifacts dating back to the early 1900s depicting the life of Watereton's first park ranger named "Kootenai" Brown.
Tamarack Trail is a challenging multi day backpacking adventure measuring 31 kilometres (20 miles) and takes up to 2-3 days to complete the one way route. The trail leads to Twin Lakes, Lone Lake, wildflower meadows and to views of Mount Lineham and Mount Rowe. A selection of wilderness camping opportunities are located along the route.