Crypt Lake Hike
The Crypt Lake hike is one of the most unique hikes you'll ever encounter. It was rated as Canada's "Best Hike" in 1981.
The hike features a 15 minute boat ride across Upper Waterton Lake to the trailhead at Crypt Landing. The trail passes close to 4 spectacular waterfalls: Hell Roaring Falls (1 km), Twin Falls (3.5 km), Burnt Rock Falls (5.6 km) and Crypt Falls (8 km). A high-light for many is the steel ladder and 60 foot tunnel through the mountain. After a short maneuver around a cliff (with cable for added security), hikers arrive at beautiful Crypt Lake.
| Crypt Lake Statistics | |
| Distance to Crypt Lake (one way) | 5.4 miles / 9 km |
| Elevation Gain | 2300 feet / 700 m |
| Approximate hiking time (one way) | 3 hours |
| Crypt Lake Shuttle Schedule | Depart Waterton Marina | Pick up Crypt Landing | ||
| May 17 – May 30 | 10:00 am | 4:15 pm * | ||
| May 31 – June 27 | 10:00 am | 5:30 pm | ||
| June 28 – Aug 31 | 9:00 am | 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Sept 1 – Sept 21 | 10:00 am | 5:30 pm | ||
| Sept. 22 – Oct 5 | 10:00 am | 4:15 pm * | ||
* Pick up times subject to change. Please contact our ticket office.
2008 Crypt Lake Shuttle Prices (Round Trip)
All prices are in Canadian dollars and include the GST.
| Age | Price |
| Adult (13+) | $16.00 |
| Child (4 – 12) | $8.00 |
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