The trail is mostly used by experienced backpackers doing a three-day trip incorporating Northover Ridge and Three Isle Lake. The lake itself is the cloudiest lake I have fished due to glacial runoff … The portion which encircles the lake is approximately 4 miles in length. There are pit toilets at Emerald Lake and campgrounds (permit required). Aster Lake is located on an un-maintained trail from the Upper Kananaskis Lake loop trail. Pleasant little Heather Lake (9,280-ft.), the first lake, is reached 4.1 miles from the trailhead. Today we set our sights on Aster Lake, a lake we’ve wanted to visit since 2009. Despite much research to find the correct trail, the online reports, Daffern's description, etc. Waterfall lovers can visit Fossil Falls without climbing the second headwall. The Mark C. Ackelson Trail, which travels through this historic bridge and includes a loop around the lake, is approximately 6.2 miles of paved trail. Heading right follows a trail to Tomyhoi Lake, another 2.5 miles away. It is generally visited by those hiking Northover Ridge and there is a backcountry campground located below it. Explore the OLT. Explore woodlands, prairie, beaches, orchards and grassland areas throughout the county by following trails marked with 'Forked Aster' signage. A mile beyond is lovely Aster Lake and shortly thereafter Emerald Lake, tucked in a scenic glacier carved bowl beneath Alta Peak and its adjoining jagged ridges. Pit/Vault Toilet 0; Communal Cooking Area 0; Water Source 0; Secure Food Storage 0; PRIMARY ROUTE: 10.8km via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Aster Lake Route from Upper Lake Day Use (550m elevation) Nearly a quarter of the trail hugs the shoreline of Lake Michigan and multiple access points are available around the Milwaukee metro area. Following the southern edge to Aster Lake trail junction, thus begins the seemingly endless ascent to Aster Lake (pay attention, as many have lost this trail). 5.6: Arrive at Emerald Lake to the right of the trail and views of Aster Lake, Tokopah Valley to the left of the trail. Using a map from two Apps --AllTrails and Kananaskis--and GPS, the group navigated their way to the lake. The bridge is located on the southern lake shore near Shelter #1. Northover, Warrior Mountain and Mt. The four lakes along the trail are all worthy destinations. Nature Trails. Wear sturdy boots, the trail becomes primarily granite rock after this point. The granite mountain views after climbing out of Healther Lake are incredible. Nicely nestled in by Three Isle Lake and about 12km from Aster Lake over Northover Ridge. Three Isle Lake Campground: A popular site when we were there. Aster Lake Campground: A 12km hike from Upper Kananaskis Lake. The hike to Aster Lake was beautiful, but arduous. The trail to Yellow Aster Butte flattens out some on this next section, as … Scramblers/climbers use it as access to Mt. Back then we avoided it due to the sketchy access trail that appeared exposed and scrambly, but since then we’ve developed the skills and tolerance to deal with such things. Sarrail, Mt. Hike the Aster Lake Trail in Kananaskis Provincial Park 7.5 mi / 1969 ft gain A long day hike or perfect backpack trip, this alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, starts out relatively easy from the upper Kananaskis Lake parking lot, at the far end of the south side of the lake… Joffre, Mt. were minimally helpful. From the lake, it climbs up Northover Pass to the famous miles and miles of sky-walking along undulating ridge lines, before descent to Three Isle Lake and return to Interlakes parking lot. This is an absolutely gorgeous campground. Cordonnier. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/aster-lake-trail-00a2aa5 Campers can explore a stack of places from the campground. 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