Overview: The Lineham Falls Trail in Waterton Lakes National Park is a moderately challenging hike that leads to a stunning 410-foot waterfall nestled between Mount Lineham and Mount Blakiston. This 6 miles trail offers hikers a journey through diverse ecosystems, including coniferous forests, alpine meadows, and rocky basins. The trail is especially popular during the spring and early summer months when snowmelt feeds the falls, creating a powerful and picturesque cascade.

Overview: The Rowe Lakes via Rowe Creek Trail in Waterton Lakes National Park is a rewarding alpine hike that offers a mix of burned forest, lush greenery, creek-side walking, meadows, and pristine mountain lakes. It gives hikers a chance to see both Lower and Upper Rowe Lakes, enjoy quiet valley views, and take in wildflower displays and broad mountain scenery. Known for its steady climb and its excellent payoff at the lakes, this trail is one of Waterton’s more scenic day hikes.

Overview: The Carthew-Alderson Trail in Waterton Lakes National Park is a dramatic point-to-point hike that delivers sweeping alpine scenery, ridge walks, and stunning lake views. It links Cameron Lake with the Waterton townsite, climbing to high ridgelines above tree line before descending through subalpine forest. Known for its varied terrain, dramatic summits, and mix of exposed ridge, scree, and lakeside scenery, this hike is a favorite among experienced hikers looking for a full-day or multi-leg adventure.

Overview: The Upper Bertha Falls and Bertha Lake Trail in Waterton Lakes National Park is a classic mountain hike that rewards effort with dramatic scenery. Starting from the Waterton townsite, the trail climbs from the edge of Upper Waterton Lake past Lower and Upper Bertha Falls, before reaching tranquil Bertha Lake nestled in a rugged cirque. Along the way hikers are treated to views of waterfalls, peaks, forest recovering from fire, and wildlife — this hike combines natural variety, alpine beauty, and satisfying challenge into one full-day adventure.

Overview: The Crypt Lake Trail in Waterton Lakes National Park is a rugged, full-day hike famous for its dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, tunnel, and cable-aided ledges. The trail begins with a boat ride across Upper Waterton Lake to Crypt Landing, giving the hike an adventurous start. As you ascend through forest, valley, and rocky terrain, you’ll pass multiple waterfalls before reaching a hanging valley hosting the striking Crypt Lake surrounded by steep cliffs. This trail is for hikers ready for a strenuous, memorable experience in alpine wilderness.