National Park · AB · CA
Bear's HumpShort, steep climb to Waterton’s signature mountains‑meet‑prairie panoramaTrailhead · Parking
Crypt LakeThrilling boat-in hike to a turquoise cirque lake with a tunnel
Prince of Wales Hotel ViewpointIconic hilltop view of Upper Waterton and the storybook hotelParking · Scenic Viewpoint
Cameron LakeAlpine cirque lake with rentals, easy trails, and mooseTrailhead · Restroom
Red Chairs - Bear's HumpIconic red chairs atop a big-view summitScenic Viewpoint
Carthew LakesTwin alpine lakes in a dramatic hanging valley on the traverse
Upper Waterton LakeDeep, dramatic mountain lake with easy townsite accessTrailhead · Parking
Bertha LakeTurquoise alpine lake with waterfalls and a quiet backcountry campRestroom · Campground
ChallengingCrypt Lake TrailA boat ride, four waterfalls, and a cliffy tunnel to a turquoise cirque.11.4 mi · 7 hr
ChallengingAkamina RidgeBig, windy ridge loop linking Forum and Wall Lakes11.3 mi · 8 hr
ChallengingCarthew-Alderson TrailA blockbuster ridge-to-lakes traverse straight back to town11.6 mi · 7.5 hr
ModerateBear's HumpShort, steep climb to Waterton’s signature panorama1.6 mi · 1.5 hr
ModerateBertha LakeWaterfalls, switchbacks, and a turquoise alpine lake from town6.5 mi · 5 hr
ChallengingAlderson LakeRidge to lake drama; Alderson is the calm heart of a big day.8.6 mi · 5 hr
ChallengingMount LinehamLong, colorful ridge day with huge views beside Mount Lineham10.7 mi · 6 hr
ChallengingTamarack TrailClassic 20-mile alpine traverse with big ridge and lake views20 mi · 48 hr
BisonReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM83 sightings
Black BearReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM538 sightings
ElkReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM141 sightings
Bighorn SheepReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM111 sightings
Bald EagleReports peak in the late morning, around 9 AM54 sightings
Trumpeter SwanReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM53 sightings
Sandhill CraneReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM75 sightings
White-tailed DeerReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM104 sightingsBoundary Creek Trail is not maintained; wind has left trees across the trail. - Parks Canada’s current trail conditions report the trail Not Maintained as of September 5, 2026; plan accordingly before choosing this route. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
Official details →Crandell Mountain Campground is closed while Parks Canada determines the next stage of campground reconstruction. - Stage one of the reconstruction was completed in 2021; no completion date has been set for the remaining work. Check current campground information and infrastructure updates before planning your stay.
Official details →Unauthorized motor vehicles are prohibited in parts of the Bertha-Townsite area, which remains open but is avalanche terrain. - The restriction covers Evergreen Avenue south of Cameron Falls, Columbine Avenue, the lane at the base of Bertha Peak, the trailhead and first portion of the Bertha Falls/Lakeshore Trail, and the west section of Townsite Campground. - Current conditions are Low risk; be aware: smaller avalanches are still possible, although they are not likely to affect the townsite. - Avalanche frequency and size have increased on Bertha Peak’s eastern slopes because tree cover changed following the 2017 Kenow wildfire; avalanches could affect structures adjacent to Evergreen Avenue past Cameron Falls. - Daily avalanche forecasting has ended for the season. You are responsible for your own safety; enter at your own risk. Check the current Bertha-Townsite avalanche bulletin before entering the area.
Official details →PARKWOLF TOUR GUIDE
