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Lineham Falls 1 km N
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Lineham Creek Trail

Near Waterton Park · Waterton Lakes National Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 63 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Lineham Creek Trail is a 9.6 km out and back trail near Waterton Park in Waterton Lakes National Park. It runs 4.8 km each way. The route gains 573 m in total and tops out at 2,016 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Ruby Ridge Route at 1.7 km and Hawkins Horseshoe Route at 3.2 km. Along the way you pass a stream crossing and Lineham Falls.

Length
9.6km
4.8 km each way
Elevation gain
573m
Estimated time
4h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,016m
Lowest point
1,569m

Elevation profile

1,569 m to 2,016 m
2,0161,569 0 km4.8 km

Highest point 2,016 m, lowest 1,569 m, 573 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 81% 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. 2.7 kmStream crossing
  2. 3.4 kmStream crossing
  3. 4.8 kmLineham FallsWaterfall

Good for

  • Hiking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Waterfall, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.0665° N, 114.0000° W.

Driving directions

Waterton Lakes National Park admission

National park admission required

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Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information 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 63 trails in Waterton Lakes National Park

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