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Three Lakes Valley & Chester Lake Larch, Kananaskis
September 30 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Description:
This stunning hike to Chester Lake is followed by a climb past the Elephant Rocks to Three Lakes Valley, where fossils, more larch trees and stunning views await!
Meet Place:
Shell Station on Hwy 1 at COP (see map below)
Directions:
Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Hwy 40. Continue along Hwy 40 to the turnoff on Kananaskis Lake Trail followed by another turn onto the Spray Lakes Road (Smith Dorrien Hwy 762). Continue on this gravel road to Chester Lake Parking lot where will use the bathrooms before driving another 15 minutes to the start of the hike.
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p1N2cX8tTuSfMc9Q6
Distance/Length:
Rated MOD/INT: 15 km + 600-700 m elevation gain, 5-6 hours round trip.
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary