Trail always crowded because it has been so well advertised and access is by boat with some 70 others at a time. Also very little time to linger at the lake at the top because you have to get back to catch the boat in time.But it is a beautiful trail and the tunnel near the top is an experience.... More

My first hike of the year and my first hike for years! Wished I would have walked a few days a week prior to doing this as my first hike but still loved it! A couple of challenging areas - especially if you have to cross snow - which there was tons of in May when we went (although it... More

This hike is very popular - about 8.3 km one way (5.3 miles) and gains 2,100 feet. After a boat ride across the lake to the trail head, you start out in the trees but soon breaks out into the open. There are lots of switch backs, rocky faces and views are excellent. The Crypt Falls dropping from the headwall... More

The hike is gorgeous but the access to the lake itself is unique--check it out! More

The Crypt Lake hike is an interesting one. To an experienced mountaineer, it's not really very difficult, but to the average tourist it is definitely an adventure. The first part of the hike is a steady ascent up the valley. Once you break out of the forest the steep parts start, but there are switchbacks to make the climb easier.... More

You need to take a ferry across and back. 8 am or 930 am. return at 4 or 530pm. This is an all day hike and one you have to do. More

Start the hike off by taking a ferry across Waterton Lake to the trail head. A medium difficult hike awaits and you'll be up to Crypt Lake in 2-3 hours (if I remember correctly) The hike will take you through a small cave and past a waterfall that is hundreds of feet tall. Absolutely beautiful. More

We have hiked a lot in the US National Parks but this was our first trip to Waterton Lakes. This hike is one of the best we have ever done. Agree completely with the other rave reviews on here and also agree that it is a completely manageable hike for most active adults. I am somewhat afraid of heights but... More

The hike to Crypt Lake is a rigorous hike that gives you the opportunity to crawl through a tunnel blasted out of the rock onto a ledge that must be traversed by holding onto a steel cable in the side of the rock. Not for the fainthearted. Once you arrive at the lake it is beautiful and well worth the... More