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This 17-km day hike is considered one of the best in Canada. The adventure begins at a trailhead reached only by a 15-minute boat trip from Waterton’s dock. The trail involves treks through forests and across the rocky mountainside, and possible encounters with golden eagles and mountain goats. You’ll also climb a steel ladder through a cave to reach an alpine lake, and pass by five different waterfalls. The trail brings you back to Crypt Landing where you can board a boat for the village.
Read more![Backpackers hiking the Crypt Lake Trail.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/lr9tta69/production/3010b995d54c360f1d93c82b38fa232a0f38169f-2400x1600.jpg?fmt=webp&fit=crop&w=620&h=480)
![Backpackers hiking the Crypt Lake Trail.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/lr9tta69/production/b4a94f2c83a5e38f22b6452a86b3f09ab4a8477f-2400x1600.jpg?fmt=webp&fit=crop&w=620&h=480)
![Wide shot of backpackers hiking along the lake.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/lr9tta69/production/52db11a9459252699481972346529fea8fd050ee-2400x1600.jpg?fmt=webp&fit=crop&w=620&h=480)