The Crypt Lake Trail is one of the premium hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is accessed by a dedicated ferry service …
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Sep 17, 2024
WARNING TO THOSE WITH VERTIGO! While I loved this hike, a short portion of it was absolutely terrifying for me as I suffer from a fear of heights. I do a lot of hikes where I know there are steep d… Full review by TravelhoundPortland
Aug 17, 2024
The ONLY bad thing about this hike is that you have to pay $32 per person to take a ferry across the lake to reach the trail head. Other than that, it's amazing. We took the early 8:30 ferry, which l… Full review by Greg S
Aug 11, 2024
A must do day hike! Elevation gain is gradual with longer switch backs. Open face so parts are unshaved on hot days. Take your water (lots of it) , your lunch (replenish your energy reserves) and a … Full review by 406janelle
Hi there, I'm writing as my 6 year old son and I have become interested in hiking (and looking for waterfalls) this year. While I have been to Waterton many times, I have never taken in any of the hikes or boat rides. We have recently done an 8.5 mile hike, with little stops, so I'm not too worried about the distance. What I am worried about is what looks like very narrow walkways and steep cliffs with nowhere for a 6 (or 40) year old to really hold on if necessary. Is this hike appropriate for a 6 year old? Does the trail start out "easier" for the first few miles and then increase in difficulty (ie - ledges) only as we get to the top? I'm basically wondering I guess if even doing a portion of the hike before turning back would be a reasonable option? Thank you.
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Hi Colleen, the hike to the lake is around 9.7 kms one way. On a nice day your son would enjoy the boat ride across (15 minutes). You could easily hike up to the ledge, which …
Hi Colleen, the hike to the lake is around 9.7 kms one way. On a nice day your son would enjoy the boat ride across (15 minutes). You could easily hike up to the ledge, which takes you through forests and up above the treeline. There are a couple of very nice viewpoints along the way to look at the waterfalls and mountains. We did see young kids and a large dog go up the mountain the day we went. It is a long hike, take the first boat across and give yourself time. Hope this helps.
How busy is the trail on a weekend and weekday. Approx number of people? Thanks!
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I think it all depends on the time of year you are hiking this trail. I did it the first weekend in June (first week it was opened for the season) and I counted about 40 people got off the boat.
Hi all, the reason I'm asking is because the ferry season has closed, but the weather is still good for hiking. I would obviously take the ferry if possible. Is the trail to the trailhead around …
Hi all, the reason I'm asking is because the ferry season has closed, but the weather is still good for hiking. I would obviously take the ferry if possible. Is the trail to the trailhead around the lake appropriate for a bicycle?
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