Waterton Lakes NP

Waterton Lakes NP represents the southern end of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region, where some of the most ancient mountains in the Rockies abruptly meet the prairie. 

The outstanding landscape has been shaped by fire, wind and flooding and contains a rich variety of plants and wildlife. The National Park contains 45 different habitat types and more than half of Alberta's plant species can be found here.

The park provides homes for many animals, including wolf, coyote, cougar, grizzly bear and American black bear. The gorgeous grasslands are home to the famous elk, mule deer and white tailed deer.

There are many wonderful trails, including the following:

-Bertha Lake

-Carthew-Alderson Trail 

-Wall Lake

-Forum Lake

-Rowe Lakes

- Lineham Ridge

-Red Rock Canyon

-Crypt Lake

-Tamarack Trail - a stunning walk

This can be tough walking in high, remote mountains, on which you will have to be self-sufficient. Come prepared.

Have a look at TripAdvisor - there are tens of millions of reviews, so you may get good, current views on this walk.

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