Crypt Lake Trail - Quiz
  • 1. Which two bear species are primary inhabitants of the Crypt Lake Trail?
A) Polar bear and brown bear
B) Asiatic black bear and sun bear
C) Grizzly bear and black bear
D) Sloth bear and panda bear
  • 2. Which of the following animals is not mentioned as inhabiting the Crypt Valley?
A) Moose
B) Bighorn sheep
C) Mountain goat
D) Fox
  • 3. What type of fish is stocked in Crypt Lake for fishing?
A) Catfish
B) Cutthroat trout
C) Bass
D) Salmon
  • 4. Which service assists hikers with transportation to and from the trail head of Crypt Lake Trail?
A) Taxi service
B) Bus service
C) Shuttle bus
D) Ferry service
  • 5. Is there potable drinking water available at the trail head or along the Crypt Lake Trail?
A) Yes, only at the trail head
B) Yes, at multiple locations
C) No
D) Yes, near the cave entrance
  • 6. Where can hikers find an outhouse on the Crypt Lake Trail?
A) Only at the designated campground
B) Only at the ferry landing site
C) At the start of the trail and near the top before crossing to the cave entrance
D) Scattered throughout the trail
  • 7. Which small mammal is known for frequenting the Crypt Lake Trail?
A) Beaver
B) Striped chipmunk
C) Kangaroo rat
D) Giant panda
  • 8. What type of habitat do the slopes along the Crypt Lake Trail primarily provide?
A) Polar bear habitat
B) Camel habitat
C) Grizzly bear and black bear habitat
D) Koala habitat
  • 9. Which of these is not a rodent species mentioned as inhabiting the Crypt Lake Trail?
A) Yellow-bellied marmot
B) Beaver
C) Hoary marmot
D) Richardson's ground squirrel
  • 10. What is a common activity for local fishermen at Crypt Lake?
A) Boating
B) Ice skating
C) Fishing for cutthroat trout
D) Swimming
  • 11. Which national park is home to the Crypt Lake Trail?
A) Banff National Park
B) Yoho National Park
C) Jasper National Park
D) Waterton Lakes National Park
  • 12. What natural feature can be seen along the longer alternate route of ascent?
A) Hellroaring Falls
B) Crypt Lake
C) The international border with the United States
D) Burnt Rock Falls
  • 13. What is notable about Crypt Falls?
A) It cascades over 150 metres (490 ft) high
B) It is fed by a glacier
C) It is located at the entrance of the trail
D) It flows into Waterton Park Townsite
  • 14. What is the approximate time required to hike around Crypt Lake?
A) 45 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 90 minutes
  • 15. What accolade did the Crypt Lake Hike receive in 1981?
A) Canada's Best Hike
B) National Geographic Adventure Award
C) Alberta's Top Nature Experience
D) World's Most Beautiful Trail
  • 16. What is the total round trip distance of the Crypt Lake hike?
A) 25 kilometres (15.5 mi)
B) 17.2 kilometres (10.7 mi)
C) 20 kilometres (12.4 mi)
D) 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi)
  • 17. What is the total elevation gain of the Crypt Lake hike?
A) 1000 metres (3,281 ft)
B) 900 metres (2,953 ft)
C) 500 metres (1,640 ft)
D) 700 metres (2,300 ft)
  • 18. What is the width of the ledge that hikers encounter?
A) 30 centimetres (12 in)
B) 100 centimetres (39 in)
C) 50 centimetres (20 in)
D) 70 centimetres (28 in)
  • 19. How long is the natural mountain tunnel that hikers crawl through?
A) 70 metres (230 ft)
B) 10 metres (33 ft)
C) Nearly 30 metres (100 ft)
D) 50 metres (164 ft)
  • 20. What is the status of the Crypt Lake Campground?
A) Seasonally open
B) Under renovation
C) Permanently closed
D) Open year-round
  • 21. What is the condition of Crypt Lake in August?
A) Free of any ice
B) Often has ice
C) Completely frozen over
D) Filled with floating debris
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