Crypt Lake in Waterton!
You catch a boat in the morning that takes you to the trailhead across the lake. The hike is about 5-8 hours, but make sure you're back in time to catch the last boat back to the townsite!
It has a lot of climbing, and there is a harrowing portion where you crawl through a tunnel and then shuffle along a cliff hanging onto a steel cable. The hard work is all worth it when you get to the lake at the end... an alpine lake high up. The journey is fantastic too.
Bring food, but make sure it's sealed so you don't attract bears. Pack out whatever you pack in.
Have good shoes and a good backpack. Dress in layers as the mountain weather can change in a jiffy.
That's my favourite hike, but there are many of them near us that are wonderful.
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