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Cameron Lake – Summit Lake loop from Carthew-Alderson Trailhead

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Alberta

Cameron Lake – Summit Lake loop from Carthew-Alderson Trailhead

Hard

4.7

(3)

28

hikers

Cameron Lake – Summit Lake loop from Carthew-Alderson Trailhead

05:14

16.2km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Waterton Lakes National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

171 m

Cameron Lake

Highlight • Lake

Accessible via the road, starting point of a few great hikes.

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2

2.97 km

Trail in the burnt forest

Highlight • Trail

We can see views on Cameron lake, flowers, and wild animals.

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3

4.40 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice break on the way up. Early July, the big white flowers named « bear grass » are absolutely amazing.

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4

6.27 km

Above the tree line

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

8.29 km

The Great Divide Trail travels along a ridge with fantastic views of small waterfalls and the Carthew Lakes. The alpine lakes are nestled between Mount Carthew, Mount Alderson and Buchanan …

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

429 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,340 m)

Lowest point (1,660 m)

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Sunday 6 September

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