Hiking at Waterton Lakes National Park
Crypt Lake
Distance: 17.2 km / 10.7 mi (return)
Time: 6 - 8 hours (plan a full day)
Elevation Gain: 700 m / 2297'
An awe-inspiring full day hike involving a boat taxi
across Waterton Lake, and a gradual climb of over 2300 feet.
Experience a 600 foot cascading waterfall, natural tunnel
and cliff traverse. As you reach your destination, you'll be
rewarded by the turquoise waters of sparkling Crypt Lake,
and maybe even catch a glimpse of an elusive white mountain
goat, or the rare alpine pygmy poppy!
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Below are some photos from the hike:
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On your way up to the lake, you will be
treated to a view of twin waterfalls! |
As you near your destination you will be
treated to yet another waterfall. This 600 foot cascading
waterfall is fed from Crypt Lake itself! |
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A short ways away from the Lake, you will
be treated to a tunnel you will have to crawl through.
Nearly 100 feet long, this natural tunnel was carved out of
the rock by erosion. |
After the tunnel, you'll climb over and
around a ledge. On one side is a sheer rock face, going up,
on the other side is another sheer rock face, going down! A
steel cable is bolted into the rock face for you to hold on
to. A short walk later, and you will be treated to a
gorgeous view of a pristine alpine lake. |
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After a full day, you will be picked up by
boat and dropped off at the harbor in town.
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