Waterton Lakes NP - Goat Haunt (Montana)

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£9.50

One of the titles in a series of detailed hiking maps of the Canadian Rockies, covering the most popular areas of the Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks, as well as Waterton Lakes NP further south and the adjoining Goat Haunt area of Montana. The maps are contoured (50m or 25m interval in most titles) and some titles also have relief shading. Extensive overprint highlights hiking trails, many with detailed descriptions provided on the reverse. Most titles also include mountain bike, equestrian and ski routes. Symbols indicate various facilities, including camping grounds, hostels, lodges, visitors’ centres, viewpoints, canoe rentals, etc. The maps have UTM coordinates and latitude/longitude margin ticks. On the reverse, in addition to the descriptions of the trails, there are contact details, general tips, and other useful information.

In this title: all of Waterton Lakes National Park and the eastern end of Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park in Canada, plus the Goat Haunt region of Glacier National Park in Montana, at the south end of Upper Waterton Lake. The map covers all of the hiking and biking trails departing from Waterton village, Red Rock Parkway and Akamina Parkway. Popular trails covered include Carthew-Alderson, Crypt Lake, Goat Lake, Twin Lakes, Forum and Wall lakes, and the Tamarack Trail. The map also includes an inset at 1:35,000 of Waterton village, highlighting accommodation and services.

On the reverse are trail descriptions of over 20 day hikes, from short walks to strenuous hikes up to alpine meadows. There are also trail descriptions of four classic bike-and-hike trails and seven overnight or multi-day trips. Included in each trail description are distance, elevation gain and highlights along the way. Also included are lists of recommended trails for waterfalls, views, rainy days, wildflowers and mountain bike rides, plus information on three scenic drives as well as park contact information.