Hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
Beverly Sills
Hiking Guides
Don’t forget to check out my gear guides before setting off for your next Waterton adventure
Keep Up With My Latest Waterton-Based Hikes:
Explore Waterton’s hiking trails
- Red Rock Canyon Hike – Waterton Lakes National Park
- Bear’s Hump Hike – Waterton Lakes National Park
- Crypt Lake Hike – Waterton Lakes National Park
- Bertha Lake Trail – Waterton Lakes National Park
Nearby Hiking Destinations
The closest day trip from Waterton Lakes National Park is Writing on Stone Provincial Park which features the hoodoo trail – Alberta’s best kept secret!
Other hiking destinations nearby include:
Kananaskis Country is located less than 4 hours from Waterton and features my favourite hiking in the Canadian Rockies.
Banff is located about 4 hours from Waterton and is a hot spot in the Rockies for hiking, camping, and sightseeing.
British Columbia is located just an hour from Waterton and features some seriously beautiful views and epic hiking.
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