Butcher Lake Road

This is mostly a hard-pack gravel road that is maintained & gives you access to Butcher Lake & valley area. You will find many great views of the Rockies & also the prairies due to the gradual elevation gain on the eastern slope north of Waterton Park & south of Pincher Creek. From the east, it will start just past the Waterton Shell plant. From the west, you can reach it from the Beaver Mine area. Butcher Lake is a diving board & you can also fish, but be warned, it is very cold, rocky mountain water. This will be trickier in winter, but it is passable with all types of vehicles. It is a great scenic alternative to the highway to reach the Castle Park area.