Name: 🏔️ Code to Cloud / CNCF – 🌲 Hike to Lillian Lake via Galatea Lakes Trail
Start: 2025-09-06T09:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-09-06T12:30:00-06:00
Location: Galatea Creek to Lillian Lakes Trail Head

**📍 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
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* **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!**

Kevin Evans

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