Galatea Lake and Guinn’s Pass, Kananaskis

Description:

The trail to Lillian Lake, Galatea Lakes, and Guinn’s Pass follow a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea lake offers spectacular views. The views continue on the way to Guinn’s Pass where we’ll settle in for lunch and views of Ribbon Lake and Buller Pass.

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: 16 km round trip to Galatea Lake, 18 km round trip to Guinn’s Pass; 700-900 m elevation gain, 7 hours round trip.

Carpool Option:

When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary