Carthew - Alderson, Waterton Natl Park - Mon, Aug 18 2025

Carthew - Alderson, Waterton Natl Park (8/18/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Trailhead off of Cameron Lake parking lot.

Dist. and Elev.:

20.1 km 650 m

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Aug 18 2025 9:00 AM

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 7 2025 12:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 17 2025 8:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D6:

Event Coordinator(s):

SUSAN ALLEN
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Itinerary:

This trail is best done, starting at Cameron Lake and hiking through to the townsite. It requires a car shuttle. Starting at Cameron Lake the trail takes you to the Summit Lake junction. At the junction the Carthew trail turns left and starts the uphill hike to the shoulder of Mount Carthew. From the shoulder one can view the three Carthew Lakes below. They are three beautiful, turquoise blue, alpine lakes, nestled in the valley between Mt Carthew and the shoulder of Mt Alderson. They are surrounded by talus slopes, alpine meadows, and snow patches. The trail follows the shoreline of the two larger Carthew Lakes. Veering from the middle Carthew Lake the trail begins a steep descent as it heads to Alderson Lake. The descent begins over rocky and then bush-covered terrain. As altitude is lost, the bushes become larger and short trees begin to dominate. The trees get taller, and one is in a thin fir forest when Alderson Lake is reached. Alderson Lake is a sub-alpine lake surrounded by walls of Mt Alderson on the sides opposite the trail. Leaving Alderson Lake, one finds themselves in a thick fir forest, with Carthew Creek at the bottom of the steep hillside to the left of the trail. The trail gradually descends into Waterton Townsite for the last 6 km arriving at Cameron Falls.

Required Items to Bring:
Bear spray, water, sun screen, appropriate clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive up the Akamina Parkway to Cameron Lake parking lot (a drive back to pick up vehicle(s) needed and will be arranged while in Waterton).

Notes:

This is an amazing hike!
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