Photo: Wikimedia , CC BY-SA 2.0 . Once you gain the saddle, drop down the other side. Bring lots of water if it is a hot day. Hike to Carthew lakes either from the Waterton townsite or Cameron lake. This page provides information on hiking trails in Waterton Lakes National Park. Mount Alderson is a 2,692-metre summit located in Waterton Lakes National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Alderson-Carthew is a One-Way hike from Cameron Lake to the Waterton townsite. If you approach from the townsite, hike to lower Carthew lake (the easten most lake). ... Bear's Hump is one of the shortest hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park. Alderson Lake Trail Junction (7.6 miles) Approximately 1.5 miles beyond Lower Carthew Lake, and about 1,500 vertical feet lower than Carthew Summit, you will encounter the Alderson Lake Trail Junction. Distance: 18.0 km / 11.1 mi (one-way, transportation needed to or from trailhead) Time: 6 - 8 hours (plan a full day) Elevation Gain: 650 m / 2132' Carthew-Alderson is one of the most beautiful hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park. This Park is situated 270 km (162 miles) south of Calgary, Alberta, 43 km (27 miles) west of Cardston , Alberta , and about 80 km (48 miles) from the St. Mary entrance to Glacier National Park, Montana. Carthew-Alderson Trail is a long-haul wilderness route exploring mountain peaks and alpine lakes in the backcountry of theWaterton Lakes National Park in the southwest corner of the province of Alberta, Canada.. To reach the base of the mountain, we hiked for an hour to Summit Lake and then went on to the saddle between Carthew and Alderson. Carthew – Alderson Hike: Along with Akamina Ridge and Crypt Lake, Carthew to Alderson is one of Waterton’s Triple Crown hikes, a famous local hiking challenge that takes you through some of the finest scenery in the Rockies. Mount Alderson is located in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. A view of Alderson Lake from the summit of Mount Carthew in Waterton Lakes National Park. This allows you to stay on Alderson for sunset if you choose! Carthew-Alderson. PLease check at the front desk of your hotel or the information centre at Bear's Hump what is available. This page provides information on hiking trails in Waterton Lakes National Park. Enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery the Canadian Rockies has to offer! Reservations are available for backcountry campsites: Phone number: 403-859-5133 to reserve. Mount Alderson is situated 1 km southeast of Alderson Lake. From summit lake, head uphill along a very popular trail. The trail measures 20 kilometres one-way with an elevation gain of 650 metres (2132 feet). Carthew - Alderson Trail, Waterton Lakes National Park: See 76 reviews, articles, and 72 photos of Carthew - Alderson Trail, ranked No.11 on Tripadvisor among 22 attractions in Waterton Lakes National Park. Mount Alderson Waterton, Alberta July 10, 2004 . Solo Backpacking to Alderson Lake Campground Waterton Lakes National Park Alberta, Canada 7.33km/572m. The western trailhead begins at Cameron Lake. Mount Alderson was the most colorful of the three. The views here are nice. Dinah and I returned to Waterton National Park to climb three peaks in as many days. There are 10 backcountry campgrounds in Waterton Lakes National Park: Alderson Lake, Bertha Bay, Bertha Lake, Boundary Bay, Crandell Lake, Goat Lake, Lineham Lakes, Lone Lake, Snowshoe and Twin Lakes. It is recommended that you take a shuttle from the townsite or have a friend drive you to the start of the trail. An option is to camp overnight at Alderson Lake which is about 3km past Carthew Lakes, where you split from the Trail to summit Alderson.