Goat Lake

Goat Lake is located approximately 7km from the Red Rock Canyon Parking lot, and can be accomplished as a Day Hike or as an overnight camping trip (tent sites must be reserved well in advance, as there are only 4 of them). The first 5km of the hike are more of a nature walk on a slightly inclining gravel pathway, but once you hit the trail turnoff for Goat Lake, prepare to get your heart pumping! The tough climb rewards you with stunning views, a beautiful waterfall, and a gorgeous lake that is swimmable in the warmer months, although it was still surrounded by snow while we were there in mid-July.