Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Photo fromBob Crosby
- Buy This Photo Waterton Lakes National Park with the Prince of Wales hotel overlooking the lake. Address:
Waterton Lake from the Crypt Lake Trail Photo fromMichael Hrytsak
Waterton Lake is just visible from this viewpoint near the start of the Crypt Lake Trail. Below, a ferry stops to drop-off and pick-up hikers for this long and scenic day hike. Address:
Early Morning Calm in Waterton Lakes Photo fromBob Pisko The Prince of Whales Hotel is seen here on the bluff. The hotel offers amazing views of the lake. Address:
Crypt Lake Trail - Waterton National Park Photo fromMichael Hrytsak
Looking back to the start of the hike (not visible), this is the view along the Crypt Lake Trail from approximately three-quarters of the way along the hike. The trail winds through the valley and then up the right-hand-side along a series of switchbacks. Address:
Crypt Lake Trail - Waterton National Park Photo fromMichael Hrytsak
The trail to Crypt Lake is left, towards a tunnel. A steel ladder leads from the trail into the entrance. Through the tunnel, hikers continue along the trail for approximately 30 m (100 ft) with the aid of a cable attached to the mountainside. From the end of the cabled trail, Crypt Lake is an easy five to ten minute hike. Address: