Hidden Lake Hike via Aster Lake Route

Hidden lake hike is located in Kananaskis Country via Upper Kananaskis Trail. The trail is approx, 13.5 km depending on variables such as connecting from Inter lakes parking on the North or Upper lake to the South, as well as doing a full loop of the lake. This hiking route was the Aster Lake Trail from Upper Kananaskis Day use area. Shown Below

The Sights

What can you see on the Hidden Lake Hike?

A good name for this hike is the trail of endless waterfalls and trickling streams. Along the Kananaskis trail leading to Hidden Lake, there are plenty of little water features that welcome you at almost every turn. A couple of bigger falls proceed the trail with endless views of Upper Kananaskis lake casting off reflections of the surrounding majestic mountains.

The trail is rated moderate, however it is a longer one with some exposed roots and rocks on the path. Once at the junction (approx, 5.8 km) to Hidden Lake the trail turn to a narrow bushwacking path menuevering your way through the forest for .08 km.

You are in bear and wildlife country so its impotant to have backcountry essentials with you at all times.

Hidden Lake

Once the lake is in sight the choice is your on where to go. We walked over some swampy deadfall to get to a nice little inlet for a well earned break. The trail continues around the lake and leads to Aster Lake which is a hard hike or over to Fossil Falls spotted on the North West corner of the lake.

The surrounding snowcapped mountains provide many cascading waterfalls adorning the lake.

Watch video below to capture the experience from our eyes.