Lillian & Galatea Lakes, Kananaskis

Description:

The trail to Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes follows a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea lake offers spectacular views.

Meet Place:

Galatea trailhead, HWY 40 (or carpooling could be arranged from the Shell station at COP in Calgary). About 1 hour 15 minutes drive from Calgary.

Directions:

Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Hwy 40. Continue along Hwy 40 to the Galatea trailhead, just past the Village of Kananaskis.

Distance/Length:

Rated MOD/INT: Lillian Lake is 12.5 km + 475 metres round trip; Galatea Lake is 15 km +675 metres elevation gain round trip ( 6+ hiking hours including lunch stop)

Carpool Option:

When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Covid vaccination mandatory:

Vaccination is mandatory to attend any Fit Frog event. Please confirm that you are fully vaccinated for Covid 19. You can do this by emailing Lori at lorib@fitfrog.ca with a copy of your vaccine record.