Rawson Lake is a beautiful green lake sitting below the sheer cliffs of Mt. Sarrail in Kananaskis Country. The trail starts at the upper Kananaskis Lake parking area and leads off west along the lakeshore. At about 1km (past Sarrail Falls), turn left up the slope. The trail is fairly steep, but only for about 1.5km.
Once at the lake you can fish, relax or explore. Some have gone up the grassy slope at the SW corner of the lake. Although very steep, it is short and affords great views back to the lake.
Be aware that grizzlies have been spotted at the south end of the lake. Watch for pikas in the rocks as you walk around the lake.
Current conditions:
Directions:
Park at the upper Kananaskis Lake parking area and take the trail to the west (left).
ByPosted By: mountain momma
- Sat Aug 08 14:19:43 EDT 2009
Not Rated
UpsideBeautiful, easy snowshoe
DownsideShort
CommentI have snowshoed this multiple times & love it. It's always a great day out!
ByPosted By: adoukas
- Mon Jun 08 13:34:24 EDT 2009
UpsideThis was a fun hike that would have been fairly easy (probably too easy) if it weren't for the few feet of snow near the top. I'm sure the lake is beautiful when it's not snow-covered! A fairly short hike to get the season started, and even half-covered in snow it wasn't difficult.
DownsideThe lake was still snow and ice-covered on June 7!
CommentFun hike - it would have been better if the lake hadn't still been inundated with snow, but it was a novelty to be knee-deep in the white stuff again getting into the middle of June.
ByPosted By: outofshape
- Tue Sep 16 19:25:04 EDT 2008
UpsideGreat walk to do with kids - 5.5 year old made it there in 1.5 hours....
Downsidedon't let kids run on the scree!!!!!
CommentLoved it - great introduction to what K-Country has to offer!!!!
ByPosted By: Mapitfirst
- Mon Sep 17 17:51:44 EDT 2007
UpsideScenic value is excellent for the amount of effort required to get there.
DownsideA little too busy if you want a quiet get-away
CommentA perfect hike for kids. My six year old made it no troubles although lots of snack breaks and distractions are required. The four year old that was with us had to go in the carrier for the last half kilometer.
ByPosted By: brauks
- Mon Aug 15 09:55:16 EDT 2005
UpsideA good short challenge for beginners, with a nice reward at the end. Absolutely fantastic fishing, as the no keep limit has allowed the trout to get to a nice size.
DownsideAs it is fairly short, it is fairly popular.
CommentMakes for a great late afternoon hike. Round trip can be done in under 3 hours.
ByPosted By: sdecarie
- Tue Aug 02 13:34:03 EDT 2005
UpsideExcellent views of lake when you arrive
DownsideTrail is steep in places
CommentIt's relatively easy walk and can be crowded at times
Posted By: mountain momma
Posted By: adoukas
Posted By: outofshape
Posted By: brauks
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