Waterton Upper Rowe Lakes Hike
Have you heard about the larch trees in Waterton? Upper Rowe Lakes is one of the best places to visit the subalpine larches. While they only turn golden yellow in the fall, they are still a spectacular tree to see. Our guides love all flora and fauna and know the correct names and facts to these National Park gems. Visiting Rowe Lakes is special all times of the summer and the wildflower meadow after Lower Rowe Lakes makes July – August a great time to hike. Then the turning of the golden larches, makes the end of September another great time to visit this hike. Wildlife is abundant in this valley with bighorn sheep and bears commonly roaming near the trail.
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Waterton Upper Rowe Lakes Hike
What's included in Waterton Upper Rowe Lakes Hike
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This hike will take you up to the incredible Upper Rowe Lake. After meeting your guide at the Kilmorey Lodge, you will head to the Rowe Lakes trailhead where your hike will begin. Winding its way up along Rowe Creek with its bright red argillite, the trail will take you past Lower Rowe Lake into the wildflower filled Rowe Meadows. A set of switchbacks and more elevation gain brings you to Upper Rowe Lakes, where you can explore the lakes and take in their alpine beauty before returning the way you came. Round trip, this hike is 13km long (8 miles) , gains 574m (1890ft) of elevation along the way, and takes 6-8 hours. This is a moderate hike that requires endurance.
Inclusions
- Safety equipment (carried by guide)
- Use of hiking poles
- Professional and knowledgeable guide
- Personal gear (a gear list will be sent out upon booking)
- National Park Pass
- Meals (bring a lunch or purchase one in town)
- Gratuity
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet in the dining room of the Kilmorey Lodge, where your guide will be waiting for you.
