Waterton - Carthew / Alderson (7/9/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Waterton National Park

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 9 2025 7:30 AM

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 1 2025 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 6 2025 4:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

20 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

700 m

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan G
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

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:

Starting at Cameron Lake, a series of switchbacks lessen the grade to reach Summit Lake, where the trail levels off for a time to once again switchback to the Summit. Here there are spectacular views of the Carthew Lakes, the Waterton Valley and prairies in the distance. The trail descends along a scree slope to the scree and shrubs along Carthew Lakes, then down steeper terrain to Alderson Lake nestled among the tall cliffs of Mount Alderson. From there it is a steady descent to Cameron Falls in the Townsite. There is often still some snow on the trail at this time of year.

Required Items to Bring:
Bear spray, icers, water, lunch, layers

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We'll leave Bear Mountain Motel at 7:30am. Two folks have offered to drive us all up to Cameron Lake, so no shuttle service required.

Notes:

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