Blakiston Falls is an easy to reach waterfall near Red Rock Canyon. This is an incredible area for geology geeks as the rocks are ancient, colourful and fascinating. We visited on a grey day, so my photos don’t really show how bright they can be. As the waterfall and the canyon start at the same trailhead, it is best to visit them both at the same time. Just be aware, the bright red rocks and ease of access make for…
The Bear’s Hump is a fun hike on the edge of Waterton Park (in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.) The hike is short and steep, climbing up to a knob that juts out on the south side of Mount Crandell. This hike is close to town, not too difficult and finishes with spectacular views over Waterton Lakes; This makes it very popular! If you go early in the morning (or late in the afternoon) you may avoid the worst of…
Oh my goodness are you ready for a dazzlingly beautiful hike? The Carthew Alderson trail is one of the most scenic (and varied) hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s a one-way walk, so most people take a shuttle to Cameron Lake and the trailhead, then hike back to Wateron Park townsite. This trail is quite long, and has a few strenuous moments near the start, but the rewards are well worth the effort; You’ll hike past…
Lower Bertha Falls is an easy hike that is a great introduction to the spectacular scenery in Waterton Lakes National Park. We were staying in the campground in the Waterton Park townsite, so we didn’t even need to drive anywhere, the trailhead is at the edge of the town. Bertha Falls itself is a beautiful horsetail fan-type waterfall that twists and continues to cascade over interesting upturned rock formations. If you have extra energy, you can continue on to Upper…