🏔️ Code to Cloud / CNCF – 🌲 Hike to Lillian Lake via Galatea Lakes Trail

📍 Location: Galatea Day Use Area, Kananaskis Country, Alberta
🎯 Distance & Difficulty: 13.8 km round trip | ~750 m elevation gain | Rated Moderate on AllTrails
⏱ Duration: ~4–6 hours depending on pace

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/lillian-lake-via-galatea-lakes-trail

## About the Trail

Join us for an epic hike through the Galatea Lakes Trail leading up to the stunning Lillian Lake. This trail winds through lush forest, crosses bridges over Galatea Creek, and rewards us with a breathtaking alpine lake at the end. It’s one of the most popular hikes in Kananaskis for good reason!

• 🌊 Creek crossings and waterfalls
• 🏔 Mountain views along the way
• 🌲 Forested trail with shaded sections
• 🪨 Rocky sections—sturdy footwear recommended

## What to Bring

• 🥾 Hiking boots/shoes with good grip
• 🎒 Daypack with snacks + lunch
• 💧 At least 2L of water
• 🧥 Layers (mountain weather can change fast)
• 🧴 Sunscreen / bug spray
• 📸 Camera if you’d like
• Meeting Spot

We’ll meet at the Galatea Day Use Parking Lot (near Hwy 40). Carpooling is encouraged—please arrange in the Meetup comments.

### 🚗 Driving Directions

• From Calgary:

• Take Trans-Canada Hwy 1 (westbound) toward Banff.

• Exit onto Highway 40 South (Kananaskis Trail).

• Drive ~27 km south on Hwy 40.

• Look for the Galatea Day Use Area sign/turnoff on your right.

## Notes

• This is a moderate hike—please ensure you are comfortable with distance and elevation gain.
• Bears are active in the area—bring bear spray and know how to use it.
• This is a leave-no-trace hike: pack out what you pack in.

Let’s mix cloud talk with fresh air — see you on the trail!