Black Prince Lake - Hike

Date: June 28, 2025
Hike Start Time: 8:00AM
Hike Finish Time: 3:00 PM (approximate)
Distance: 10km
Elevation gain: 730m (to the lake)
Difficulty: Easy & Hard (read the description)

Some of our members will remember this hike from almost exactly 2 years ago!!

This is a stunning trail that starts with a moderate climb through subalpine forest to reach Warspite Lake with an elevation gain of just 120m. This will be the easy part of the hike. Once at the lake the trail continues through waist high grasses and flower meadows - this is where grizzlies like to hang out so a bear spray in hand, loud talking, staying together and being aware of your surroundings are all hugely important. After the meadows, we will come up to a boulder field leading us towards the waterfall with more wildflowers along the way. This is where the toughest part of the hike will start with a climb along the waterfall to reach the Black Prince Lake. We will take plenty of breaks climbing up with many opportunities to admire the views behind us. Wildflowers are in full bloom and the scenery alone will be worth the effort.

Members looking for an easier hike will have an option to stay at the bottom by the boulders and have lunch while the rest of the group hikes up to the lake. We will then regroup and hike down to the parking lot together.

What to bring

• Hiking shoes/boots with good treads.
• Hiking poles if you like to use them or for better control and balance.
• Foam pad (many options out there - shop around)
• Please dress in layers.
• Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Bug spray (as natural as possible)
• Plenty of water. We can refill at the waterfall if needed (I have a filter). Have some extra water and food in your car to enjoy after the hike.
• Nutritious, energy-boosting lunch/snack.
• Bear spray.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Toilet paper (and a bag to carry it out after use).
• And....Bear spray! 🐻🐻🐻

Carpooling/Park Pass

If anyone needs a ride from the city, please make arrangements with fellow hikers and consider a contribution to your driver for gas and Kananaskis park pass. Unfortunately, I am unable to offer rides as my car is unreliable at the moment.

Weather & Air Quality

Mount Black Prince Weather
Air Quality
FireSmoke

Too early to tell but the hike is a "go" unless thunderstorms are in the forecast or significant wildfire smoke.

Meeting Spot - Meet at the trailhead at 8AM

Black Prince Day Use Area @ 8AM

References

Black Prince Lake AllTrails
Blackshale Suspension Bridge (post hike and optional - could be of interest to some members if you have never been to the bridge)
Kananaskis Pass
Be Bear Smart
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace
Bug Repellent
Mount Black Prince Weather
GROW Kananaskis

Contact

If you have any questions please call/text me at 416-876-1765.

Waiver - by signing up for this event you acknowledge and accept the following:

"I acknowledge that this activity in which I am participating, organized by Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures and/or its members, involves risks which are beyond the control of the group. Notwithstanding the acknowledgement of such risks, I hereby release the Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures and its organizers from all claims for damage however so arising as a result of my participation in this and any other activity organized by the Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures. I affirm that I am aware of the nature of this activity, its length, duration and degrees of difficulty and that I am properly equipped and physically able to participate. I have no medical or other condition which might preclude my participation. I agree to pay the cost of emergency evacuation of my person and/or my belongings that may be necessary. I agree to follow the directions of the organizer(s) and any assistants at all times."