Crypt Lake

Hike Name: Crypt Lake Trail
Activity: Hiking

Distance: 17.4km (RT)

Altitude: 1,996 m

Elevation Gain: 700m

Area: Waterton

Crew: Julia, Steph, Christine, Shahir, Jay, JJ, Trevor

Time to Lake: 2 hours

Lisa's Mom Rating: Yes

Trailhead: Waterton Ferry Port

Getting There:

Go to the Ferry Port in Waterton

Additional Info:

This is a very popular hike in Waterton National Park. We caught the 8AM ferry in town and after about 15 minutes, we were at Crypt Landing, the trailhead for the Crypt Lake Hike. The path is obvious and easy to follow. The first half of the hike is through a lush forest, and the view open up during the second half of the hike. There is a section with a ladder, tunnel, and chain bolted to the side of the mountain, which added to the experience of this trip! We spent about an hour and a half at the lake before heading back down.

 The final set of falls before the lake. Viewed from just after the tunnel.

 Relaxing at Crypt Lake

Team photo at Crypt Lake