Bertha Lake Trail – View of Upper Waterton Lake loop from Waterton Park

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Canada

Alberta

Bertha Lake Trail – View of Upper Waterton Lake loop from Waterton Park

Moderate

4.6

(25)

224

hikers

Bertha Lake Trail – View of Upper Waterton Lake loop from Waterton Park

04:08

12.9km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Waterton Lakes National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

683 m

Waterfall in Waterton Lakes National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

3.87 km

View of Bertha Lake and Bertha Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.6 km

View of Bertha Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.36 km

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

1.08 km

327 m

307 m

244 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

1°C

53 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2025,🇨🇦 Waterton Lakes NP: Bertha Lake

Anyone who, like me, walks around the waterfall on the way back along the small trail should be prepared for wet feet. There's a bridge at the waterfall. On the trail, they sawed a tree trunk into squares and laid it across the stream. Unfortunately, due to the water level, it was too short for my crossing, so wet feet …

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August 30, 2025,Bertha falls and Bertha lake - Waterton-lakes NP

Directly from the Townsite Campground, we set off for a day hike to Bertha Lake. Initially, we hiked along the lake's beautiful path toward the USA, then turned right and began the ascent. The burned trees from the last major forest fire in 2017 stand surreal in the newly growing forest. Along the way, we snacked on (tons of) cinnamon …

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