Top Hikes in Waterton National ParkThese are some of the top hikes to do in Waterton National Park. All hikes range from easy to hard and in distance covered. Authorsagoux132
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Easy

Blakiston Falls
Blakiston Fall Trail is rated as an "easy" trail. It is a mile and a half long and is an out-and-back trail. There is little elevation gain on this trail as well. This trail is perfect for those with strollers or who need to stretch their legs.
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Townsite
The Waterton Park Townsite Loop is an easy trail that goes through and around the town. This trail is just over two miles and only has an elevation gain of 150 feet.
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Medium

Bear's Hump Trailhead
Bear's Hump Trial is considered a moderate hike as there is a 700-foot elevation gain. This trail is a mile and a half long and is an out-and-back. On a nice day, you can look down at the lake and across the border into the US.
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Lower Bertha Falls
Lower Bertha Falls and Lake Trail is a moderate-rated hike. With an elevation gain of 662 feet over three and a third-mile hike, this trail will be a bit of a challenge for those who haven't hiked in a while or at all. This is a crowed trail in the summer so go early to avoid the crowded trail and waterfall overlook.
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Lower Rowe Lake
Lower Rowe Lake can be found along the Rowe Creek Trail. This trail extends up to Middle and Upper Rowe Lakes as well. To get to Lower Rowe Lake it is a 1,340-foot elevation climb over two and a half miles on the trail. If you continue to the other two lakes your hike will cover an eight and three-fourths mile-long trail with a total of 2,201-foot elevation gain. This is considered an out-and-back trail.
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Hard

Crypt Lake Trail
Crypt Lake Trail is rated as hard and is an 11.7-mile-long hike with an elevation gain of almost 3,000 feet. This trail is a loop trail. The trailhead is only accessible by ferry, canoe, or kayak. Book your ferry ticket in advance as it is quick to sell out.
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Carthew Lakes
Carthew Alderson Trail is a point-to-point trail. You can park a car at Cameron Lake and another at the other end of the trail, Waterton Townsite, or park a vehicle at the Waterton Townsite and take the shuttle to Cameron Lake. It is suggested that if you want to take the shuttle, book your ticket as soon as possible as space is limited. This hike is just under 12 miles long with an elevation gain of 2,585 feet.
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Mount Crandell
Hike Mount Cradells Westside Route. This trail is considered hard and is six and three-fourths miles long with an elevation gain of 3,372 feet. Take some time and enjoy the views from the top as you look over Upper Waterton Lake, Red Canyon, and the prairies.
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Experiences

Join a group of fellow hikers as they hike to Bertha Lake. They will provide some of the gear for you but will send you a list in advance of what you are responsible for bringing as well. Round trip, this hike is just under eight miles long with a 1,510-foot elevation gain and will take anywhere from five to seven hours. This is a moderate-rated hike.
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Hike the boundary between the US and Canada with a group of other adventurous hikers. The hiking tour guide will have safety gear, but you will receive a list of gear to bring with you as well. This hike is nine and a half miles long with an elevation gain of 1,732 feet. It is a moderate-rate hike and will take anywhere between six to eight hours to complete.
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Waterton Upper Rowe Lakes Hike
This incredible hike will take you to upper Rowe Lake. Enjoy the hike as you pass the other two Rowe lakes, Rowe Meadows and Rowe Creek. There will be some time at the top for you to enjoy the beauty that the lake has to offer. This hike is an eight-mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,890 feet and will take anywhere between six to eight hours. This hike is moderate-rated.
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