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Lillian Lake Trail

Near Fortress Mountain Resort · Spray Valley Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 62 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Lillian Lake 250 m Open the map

About this trail

Lillian Lake Trail is a 2.1 km out and back trail near Fortress Mountain Resort in Spray Valley Provincial Park. It runs 1.0 km each way. The route gains 46 m in total and tops out at 2,018 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It meets Galatea Lakes Trail at 0.8 km. Along the way you pass Lillian Lake and a campground. Much of the route follows Galatea Creek. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
2.1km
1.0 km each way
Elevation gain
46m
Estimated time
40min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,018m
Lowest point
1,971m

Elevation profile

1,971 m to 2,018 m
2,0181,971 0 km1.0 km

Highest point 2,018 m, lowest 1,971 m, 46 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 km
Model
2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

  1. 0.5 kmLillian LakeLake
  2. 0.8 kmLillian Lake Backcountry CampgroundCampground

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Lake, River or creek, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8652° N, 115.2404° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 44 trails in Spray Valley Provincial Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30