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Waterton Lakes National Park is a national park in Alberta.


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    Waterton Park Bertha Lake Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.4 mi
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    Lower Rowe Lake via Rowe Creek Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.9 mi
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    Bears Hump
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.3 mi
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    Twin Lakes Camp via Tamarack Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 18.4 mi
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    Anderson Peak Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.4 mi
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    Upper Waterton Lake via Great Divide Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.1 mi
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    Carthew-Alderson Trailhead via Akamina Parkway
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.3 mi
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    Cameron Falls via Great Divide Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 12.3 mi
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    Viewpoint via Twin Lakes Route and Anderson Peak Route
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.2 mi
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    Carthew-Alderson Trailhead via Great Divide Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 15.6 mi
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    Shawn 3 years, 1 month ago
    Cameron Falls via Great Divide Trail
    hiked on 1 august. beautiful weather. took the first shuttle from the sports store in Waterton (forgotten the name). they dropped us off at cameron lake at 8 am. for the first 2 hours had the trail to ourselves. fantastic variety of different terrain. no bugs, few huckleberries. the trail winds through several different terrain types, from forest to burned over areas up and over the divide and down to a series of wonderful lakes. I'm afraid of heights and struggles on one section that had only a narrow path along a very steep scree fields but if I can make it anyone can :) as the day progressed we were passed by some trail runners and guides in training but there were few. morning departures gives you the trail to yourself most of the way. stunning views along the whole path. 🐻🍑✅ on weekdays
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    adamjparpworth 3 years, 5 months ago
    Forum LakeTrack (2022-10-10, 14:19:14)
    Great hike and the reward of a spectacular view at the end is the icing on the cake.
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    adamjparpworth 3 years, 7 months ago
    Forum LakeTrack (2022-10-10, 14:19:14)
    Great hike and the reward of a spectacular view at the end is the icing on the cake.
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    shealy.christopher 4 years, 1 month ago
    Bears Hump
    Short but gets your heart pumping. Great views of Waterton and Price of Wales Hotel.
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    cbeheme 4 years, 2 months ago
    The Crypt -Watertown lake park
    Une de nos plus belle randonnée
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    dtradvak 5 years, 1 month ago
    Bertha peak
    The views from the top are amazing! Navigating the trail was difficult.
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    ilya 5 years, 11 months ago
    Upper Waterton Lake
    Great trail with excellent views from the viewpoint. Above picture of the steps on the trail seems to be outdated as the whole trail is now a gravel path and not an exposed ground. The 1st half of the trail is mostly a path with a few steps while the 2nd half is mainly steps and is much steeper. There are also a couple of benches along the trail to get some rest if you need it. It was very windy at the top so a jacket is recommended (and possibly a hat/hoody).
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    olermojoy 6 years ago
    Tree planting
    My first tree planting at WLNP
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    melanie.harthoorn 6 years, 3 months ago
    Sofa Mountain Loop
    Some snow on the route but not a concern. Lots of wildflowers in bloom. Fun scrambling on the way up (did counterclockwise loop), some down-climbing and lots of scree on the way down. Look for cairns showing the route down. Gave this hike 3 stars only because the amount of scree, otherwise the views were awesome. 7 hours, 1000m elevation gain, 14.5 km.
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    DR FINLAYSON 6 years, 3 months ago
    Parks Canada Information Centre to Crandell Mountain Campground, AB, Canada
    Great trail with lots of flowers in late May Early June.
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    leafier.00.action 1 year, 11 months ago
    Twin Lakes Camp via Tamarack Trail
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    mccrackin99 2 years ago
    Crypt Lake
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    hundredmiler 2 years ago
    Cloudy Ridge
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    winstonkipp 2 years, 1 month ago
    Avion Ridge + Side Quests (2024-07-24, 11:48:20AM)
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    winstonkipp 2 years, 1 month ago
    Avion Ridge + Side Quests (2024-07-24, 11:48:20AM)
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    vanyamcg 2 years, 3 months ago
    Track (2024-06-08, 9:41:11AM)
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    aero_xwd 2 years, 5 months ago
    Cameron Falls via Great Divide Trail
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    cdcarnell 2 years, 7 months ago
    Rowe south bowl
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    cdcarnell 2 years, 7 months ago
    Rowe south bowl
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    cdcarnell 2 years, 7 months ago
    Rowe south bowl
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    Sara Laing 2 years, 9 months ago
    Waterton
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    rmatear 2 years, 11 months ago
    Akamina ridge
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    manonplatje1991 3 years ago
    Crandell Lake, Waterton
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    kbond 3 years ago
    Crypt Lake
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    dbuchwitz 3 years, 1 month ago
    Akamina Ridge
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    mosborne255 3 years, 1 month ago
    Crypt Lake Trail
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    hundredmiler 3 years, 1 month ago
    Bertha Peak
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    hurtigo 3 years, 1 month ago
    Crypt Lake Trail
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    hurtigo 3 years, 1 month ago
    Crypt Lake Trail
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    James Hayes 3 years, 2 months ago
    Track (2023-07-20, 9:59:16AM)
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    yanhua 3 years, 2 months ago
    航程 (2023-07-17 上午8:27:16)
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    vanyamcg 3 years, 3 months ago
    Track (2023-05-20, 12:37:23PM)
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    moliu33777 3 years, 4 months ago
    Mount Galwey
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    loralo 3 years, 4 months ago
    Cameron Falls via Great Divide Trail
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    sharonlucillemoy 3 years, 7 months ago
    Track (7/27/22, 8:46:30AM)
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    Paddle 3 years, 11 months ago
    Track (10/13/22, 7:44:21AM)Hawkins Horseshoe
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    mikebesner 3 years, 11 months ago
    Lower Bertha Falls Watertown
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    tzampini60 3 years, 11 months ago
    Bear Hump
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    currays 4 years ago
    Upper Waterton Lake
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    ajrm.moreau 4 years, 1 month ago
    Crypt Lake
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    bruceandcupp 4 years, 1 month ago
    Bertha Lake 2022 (Partial Recoding)
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    Hatchhill 4 years, 1 month ago
    Crandell Mountain Campground via Red Rock Parkway
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    ajrm.moreau 4 years, 1 month ago
    Akamina Ridge
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    madmajesta 4 years, 1 month ago
    Crypt lake
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    rod 4 years, 1 month ago
    Akamina Ridge- Waterton Lakes Park
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    schmittc72 4 years, 1 month ago
    Track (7/16/22, 4:59:35PM)
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    steventjones2 4 years, 2 months ago
    Cameron Lake
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    madmajesta 4 years, 11 months ago
    Track (2021-07-25, 8:49:38AM)
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    madmajesta 4 years, 11 months ago
    Track (2021-07-24, 8:52:24AM)
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    Anonymous User 4 years, 11 months ago
    Lineham Ridge Trail
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    davemcdonough 4 years, 11 months ago
    Rowe lakes Waterton
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    viperoilfield.darcy 5 years ago
    Bertha Falls
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    atkinson.stefan 5 years, 1 month ago
    Lower Bertha Falls Loop via Bertha Lake Trail
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    RMK 5 years, 1 month ago
    Lineham Ridge
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    ktallonby 5 years, 2 months ago
    Track (2021-07-15, 11:02:10)
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    anders9999 5 years, 2 months ago
    Track (2021-07-12, 2:46:54PM)
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    Blaine 5 years, 2 months ago
    Boundary Bay Paddle and Overnight w/Chris and Kim (2021-07-04, 2:05:41PM)
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    madmajesta 5 years, 2 months ago
    Highway 6 to Sofa Mountain Route, AB, Canada
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    madmajesta 5 years, 2 months ago
    Maskinonge Lake to Lower Waterton Lake, AB, Canada
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    madmajesta 5 years, 2 months ago
    Track (2021-06-13, 11:37:57AM)
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    jrd63 5 years, 2 months ago
    20210626 kayak Hellroaring Falls (6/26/21, 1:14:04PM)
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    eric_sue 5 years, 3 months ago
    Horseshoe
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    alpharider55 5 years, 9 months ago
    Cameron Falls via Great Divide Trail
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    nahirneyj 5 years, 9 months ago
    Bertha Lake Trail
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    Rang 5 years, 11 months ago
    Crypt Lake
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    Nima 6 years ago
    Track (2020-09-04, 9:01:04AM)
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    jen.pcambulance 6 years ago
    Red Rock Parkway
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    stephen.lindwall 6 years ago
    Crypt Lake
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    imissbach 6 years, 1 month ago
    Goat Lake Track (2020-08-06, 9:05:36AM)
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    annie.vu.nguyen 6 years, 1 month ago
    Crypt Lake
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    oneilbillj 6 years, 1 month ago
    Track (2020-07-24, 9:59:06AM)
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    Erica 6 years, 2 months ago
    Galway via Bellevue and down
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    Erica 6 years, 2 months ago
    Vimy Peak
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    DR FINLAYSON 6 years, 3 months ago
    Wishbone Trail (5/23/20, 12:37:09PM)
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    clillehei 6 years, 7 months ago
    Crypt Lake
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    gcolemanmd 7 years ago
    Crypt Lake Hike
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    canoeboy77 7 years, 1 month ago
    Upper Waterton Lake
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    cfmcneill 7 years, 1 month ago
    Track (7/31/19, 8:11:50AM)
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    viperoilfield.darcy 7 years, 2 months ago
    Bertha Falls
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    andy_ursenbach 7 years, 2 months ago
    Lakeview Ridge
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    emilykwebster92 7 years, 2 months ago
    Test-Waterton
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