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Hike to hidden Rawson Lake
Kananaskis Country, CanadaOut and back · 6.8 km · 3:00 h · 495 m elevation gain
Hike to hidden Rawson Lake – a picturesque mountain lake, surrounded by rock walls and dense forests, with breathtaking views.
What you can experience here
This moderate hike takes you along a moss-green forest trail up to Rawson Lake – a hidden mountain lake framed by an impressive rock wall. The start along Upper Kananaskis Lake already offers spectacular views before you disappear into the dense forest. The steady but not too strenuous ascent makes this route especially rewarding: after a short time you are standing in front of a scene that looks as if it has been lifted straight from a postcard.
On the shore of Rawson Lake you can take a break, enjoy the silence and maybe even spot a few American pikas in the rocky section beside the lake – especially in August and September. The mirror-smooth water, the surrounding forests and the towering rock wall create an almost unreal atmosphere.
Plan a full day for the hike. Take sturdy shoes, offline maps and bear spray with you. Hiking poles and a change of clothes can also be helpful. Do not forget to book the Kananaskis Conservation Pass – this is required and can be reserved online.
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Where you can book it
- Book
Kananaskis Conservation Pass - Day pass (registers one vehicle)
from CA$15
Operator: Alberta Parks · 4.7 out of 5 (334 reviews)
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Categories
- Hiking
Where you'll find it
Rawson Lake Trail · 9526JV5J+XG
What else you can do nearby
Photo credits: Hannah