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Red Rock Canyon, Waterton Lakes National Park

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Hike the scenic trail of Red Rock Canyon, a parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park. The easily accessible trail is suitable for all ages and shouldn’t be missed when spending time in Waterton. The laid-back trail measures about 1 km (0.62 mi) and takes you on a loop up the canyon, across a footbridge, and back downhill. Enjoy walking the picturesque trail alongside the creek, which rushes through the vibrant red stone canyon. Learn interesting tidbits about the canyon from the plaques that line the path. PutRed Rock Canyon into our Waterton Lakes National Park trip builder site and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.

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By Robert S

You can take a nice walk along the (obviously red rock) canyon rim. Cross a bridge and take a fairly easy hike to a pretty waterfall.

You can take a nice walk along the (obviously red rock) canyon rim. Cross a bridge and take a fairly easy hike to a pretty waterfall. more »
By Jim B

We enjoyed the drive up to and back from the canyon. Along the way it is interesting to see how the fires changed the scenery...still beautiful. We also had two bear sightings. One, a brown bear up...

We enjoyed the drive up to and back from the canyon. Along the way it is interesting to see how the fires changed the scenery...still beautiful. We also had two bear sightings. One, a brown bear up... more »

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