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Wishbone Cycling Trail Wishbone Trail is a former wagon train road that leads cyclists through aspen forest and grassland during the first half and is overgrown toward the end. The wide and flat trail ends at the Wishbone backcountry campsite. Access: 0.5 km (0.3 mi) along the Chief Mountain International Highway |
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Crandell Loop Cycling Trail The Crandell Loop Trail offers cyclings a few choices depending on how long ride they are looking for. The biggest challenge is the 20 km (12.4 mi) loop around Crandell Mountain. Follow the trail parallel to the Red Rock Canyon Parkway through the Crandell Mountain Campground past Crandell Lake and back to Waterton townsite. Additional information can be obtained at the visitor centre. Access: There are three trailheads. One is located 6 km (3.7 mi) along Akamina Parkway, the next is at the Crandell Lake parking lot and the third is in Watertown townsite. |
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Carthew-Alderson Trail Carthew-Alderson Trail is one of the most popular in Waterton Lakes National Park. The trail winds through the Rockies, showcasing the ecological diversity of the park. Access: This trail can be accessed at Cameron Falls (in Waterton townsite) or from Cameron Lake. |
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Bertha Lake Trail Beginning at the townsite campground, Bertha Lake Trail follows the lake and then heads uphill to Lower and Upper Bertha Falls. Continuing upward, hikers will eventually end up on a ridge over the valley that contains Bertha Lake. More information can be obtained from the Visitor Centre. Access: Trail starts at the townsite campground. |
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Crypt Lake Trail Crypt Lake Trail is one of Canada's top-rated hiking trails. After the boat-taxi across Waterton Lake hikers set off onto the trail. Points of interest along the trail include a 186 m (600 ft) waterfall, natural tunnels and an assortment of wildlife. The destination is the turquoise Crypt Lake. Access: Access to trail is boat-taxi. |
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Snowshoe Cycling Trail Cyclists have the chance to get a look at some impressive scenery on the Snowshoe Cycling Trail. The abandoned fire road features an uphill grade with some steep sections and follows Bauerman Creek to the Snowshoe Warden Cabin offering views of the surrounding mountains. Access: Trailhead is located at the Red Rock Canyon Parking Lot |
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Carthew Trail The Carthew Trail begins at Cameron Lake and gives hikers a few choices. Try a moderately difficult day hike to Summit Lake or a longer and tougher full day hike to Carthew Summit, and then back into town passing Carthew and Alderson Lakes along the way. More information is available at the Visitor Centre. Access: At the Cameron Lake trailhead. |
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Bear's Hump Trail Bear's Hump Trail is one of Waterton's most popular trails. Hikers are rewarded at the top of Bear's Hump with a panoramic view of the park. Access: Trail starts at Waterton Visitor's Centre. |
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Waterton Lakeshore Trail Each Wednesday and Saturday a naturalist takes visitors on the International Peace Park Hike along the Lakeshore Trail. Visitors trek from the townsite to Goat Haunt in Montana. Often hikers will take the boat ride to Goat Haunt and hike back, making the 13 km (8 mi) one-way trip. Additional information is available at the Visitor Centre. |
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