Bear's Hump Trail
Bear's Hump
A short, steep trail beside the visitor centre that takes about 40 minutes to reach the summit, with panoramic views over Upper Waterton Lake, the town and the Prince of Wales Hotel.
The trail is about 1.2 km one way with roughly 225 m of elevation gain. It has many steps but is well maintained. The rocky summit offers wide views: to the south you can see Upper Waterton Lake stretching into the United States, while below lie the town, Waterton Bay and the Prince of Wales Hotel. It is the park’s classic panoramic viewpoint. The round trip takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, making it a good way to get your bearings on arrival. The summit is windy, so bring a jacket and keep well back from the cliff edges.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Waterton Townsite
- Upper Waterton Lake Cruise to Goat Haunt
- Linnet Lake
- Cameron Falls
- Prince of Wales Hotel
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Bertha Lake Trail
- Carthew–Alderson Trail