Lillian & Galatea Lakes to Guinn’s Pass & Ribbon Lake views, 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 followed by more hiking to Guinn’s Pass where we get a view of Ribbon Lake and the entire Kananaskis Valley.

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 INT/ADV: RETURN trip to: Lillian Lake is 12.5 km + 475 metres round trip; Galatea Lake is 17 km +675 metres elevation gain; Guinn’s Pass is 19 km + 1055 metres evelation gain

Carpool Option:

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