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 is steep and follows rocky slopes before descending to Galatea Lake.

NOTE: Assuming the weather is good (not raining) there is an option for some people to stop and stay at Lillian Lake while others climb to Galatea Lake. This extra 1 km climb adds about 1 hour of hiking round trip and those who do it will have lunch at Galatea. I recommend bringing a book or whatever hobby you enjoy if you’d like the option to stop at Lillian Lake. Some people sketch, some read, some snooze!

Registration & Fees:

Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options.

Meet Place:

SEE MAP below: Shell Station, Hwy 1 at Bowfort Road (across Hwy 1 from WinSport)

Directions:

It is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Calgary to the Galatea trailhead on Hwy. 40. Take 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 to Lillian Lake and INT to Galatea Lake and Guinn’s Pass:  Lillian Lake is 12.5 km + 475 metres round trip; Galatea Lake is 17 km +675 metres elevation gain round trip ( 6+ hiking hours including lunch stop to Galatea Lake and 7 + hours to Guinn’s Pass)

Carpool Option:

When possible, carpooling will be arranged from Calgary. It is not guaranteed but it may be an option.