Lillian Lake - Tue, Nov 11 2025

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Lillian Lake (11/11/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Lillian Lake - Spray Valley Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Nov 11 2025 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Nov 10 2025 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Tanya M
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

7 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Total Distance: 12 km
Elevation Gain: 475 m
Pace: Moderate

We'll start at the Galatea Day Use area and hike up to Lillian Lake.

The trail alternates between gradual and steep inclines, following the creek up to the lake. Ice is reported on the trail, so microspikes or icers are mandatory. Most of the hiking will be in the shade, as we are in the tree line the whole time, so please make sure to bring appropriate layers. There are lovely views of Galatea Creek along the way.

Note that we will not be doing a side trip to Galatea Lakes on this outing.

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is not needed today, as it is a Kananaskis Free Day.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking boots
Microspikes
Water
Lunch, snacks
Rain/wind gear and extra layers, regardless of forecast
Toque and gloves
Plastic bag for muddy boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Gaiters
Bear spray
Dry shirt for lunch
First-aid kit
Camera
Padded sit-upon

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west out of Calgary on the TransCanada highway then take the Kananaskis Country highway 40 turnoff and head South. Travel approximately 33 km to the Galatea trailhead parking lot. We'll re-group in the parking lot near the trail head / outhouses.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

195Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $58.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Saturday, December 13, 2025). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

Please note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are NOT trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road, weather, and trail conditions for the trip.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

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