Lillian & Galatea Lakes

A good 'moderate' day hike on well a maintained trail to a series of lakes.

Statistics

Total Distance: 17.0 km (return)
Estimated Time: Unknown
Average Grade: 10.2%
Structure: Linear - Return
Elevation Gain: 893 m
Start Elevation: 1550 m
Min Elevation: 1524 m
Max Elevation: 2417 m

Directions

Galatea Day Use area, on Hwy 40. 17.2 km north of the Kananaskis Lakes Trail & Hwy 40 interchange or south 32.7 km from Hwy 1.

Details

The trail begins with a bridge over the Kananaskis river and then along Galatea creek crossing it a number of times on excellent bridges. Lillian Lake is surrounded by trees. It has a good campsite with outhouses, bear-poles, tent pads.

Lower Galatea Lake is at a higher elevation and is much more photogenic.

Upper Galatea Lake is overlooked by several mountains, foremost among them is ‘The Tower’

Photographs

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