This is the first big hike I took my oldest Daughter on. Our group was me, my two oldest kids and my brother-in-law. We decided to canoe across to Crypt Lake landing and hike from there. I hadn't used a canoe for a few years and my parents old trusty canoe which was bought when I was like 5 came in handy. We did make the mistake of me the heaviest riding in the front, because when the International Boat passed us the ensuing waves caused us to bob up and down in the lake and as a result since I was the heavy end in the front we actually swamped the front of the boat and took on a few inches of water. So I got to hike the rest of the day in wet boots. This is one reason I decided to get new boots the next year. The hike was beautiful. Crypt Lake hike is rated as one of the best hikes in Canada if not North America. It has it all, a boat ride, beautiful water falls, a cave to climb through and a beautiful mountain lake at the end. It isn't the toughest hike but it will get you gasping for air at times. As you can see in some of the pictures it was a very hot day from my sweat on my shirt.
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| Beginning of the hiking, calm day on the lake |
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| Looking south towards Glacier National Park (Campbell Mountain) |
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| Hell Roaring Falls |
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| Another View of Hell Roaring Falls |
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| Campbell and Richards (Left and right respectively) |
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| We saw a little Black bear on the trail, he took off in a hurry |
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| 2nd Waterfall on the hike |
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| Close up view of the waterfall, it is hard to photograph this waterfall because of all the trees in the way |
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| Looking back at where we have come |
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| Waterfall number 3 for the day...as you can see I'm getting pretty hot and sweaty! |
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| Close up view of the 3rd waterfall |
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| Mt. Boswell (this is one of those pictures I take where I will look at for future reference to climb this peak) |
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| We are gaining elevation and the valley below is looking more and more pretty |
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| Almost at the cave (it is actually on the far left) with a view of the Lake below and Mt. Boswell above |
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| Getting ready to enter the cave |
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| Climbing up the ladder |
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| It is amazing that this cave just appears here. |
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| Cave pose! |
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| Looking back from inside the cave |
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| Carter and Brittnee climbing through the cave. Guys like me who are tall almost have to crawl to make it through |
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| Crypt Falls now in view |
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| The infamous cord you are "suggested" to hold onto, if you are afraid of heights it is recommended, I don't though |
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| Nice view of the valley below with Vimy Peak on the right |
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| Crypt Lake, quite a site! |
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| Mark went in for a dip |
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| A photo view from in the lake |
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| I was too hot not to take a dip |
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| Ready to head down |
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| Looking down on Crypt Falls |
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| The view on this hike make you realize why it is such a highly rated hike |
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| Stream above Crypt Falls |
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| Stream ready to fall off the cliff |
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| The way down keeping close to the cord |
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| The trail is pretty wide for the most part but there are some narrow parts and it is more precarious when there are groups trying to ascend and descend at the same time. The tunnel/cave can also be hard on busy days as it is a one way only tunnel and you may have to wait for a big group to get through before you can go through |
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| Back in the cave/tunnel |
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| The Park used to have a camp site just east of the cave entrance by this beautiful little stream, but they took it out. There is still an out-house to use if you have business to take care of |
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| The tunnel portion of the hike is actually in the middle right of this photo |
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| Crypt Falls, long ways to fall |
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| Sun behind Mt. Boswell |
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| Canoe ride home was a little choppier and we had to paddle against the wind |
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| I rode in the back on the way back...we learned our lesson (fat guys in the back) |
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