Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Mount Crandell East Route
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oliviakellis
October 26, 2025
The Mount Crandell East Route in Waterton Lakes National Park is a steep, challenging scramble that rewards hikers with one of the best panoramic views in the park. The route begins near the townsite and climbs quickly through forest before reaching open scree slopes and rocky ridges. Navigation can be tricky, with sections of loose rock and faint paths, but steady progress brings you to the broad summit overlooking Upper Waterton Lake, the prairies, and the surrounding peaks. It’s a tough climb suited to experienced hikers comfortable with route-finding and exposure.
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