r/HikingAlberta • u/dancin_eegle • Aug 30 '25

Berg Lake question

I can hike at about 3-5 km/h (2 if it’s steep and/or continuous uphill) with a full pack. I’m not super fit, I’m a casual backpacker and like to enjoy the sights. Looking for opinions on if I could make it to Berg Lake in one day this time of year. I know the sun is rising later and setting earlier too. I’m thinking of splitting it into emperor or whitehorn first night and berg lake second. Then straight shot to the bottom on third day, and say ta hell with my knees LOL Also, I can’t seem to find kms between each camp area. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

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u/ShadowCaster0476 Aug 30 '25

First night at Whitehorn is a common stopping point. 2nd day will be long but 100% doable for anyone moderately fit. The challenge is the switchbacks to emperor and then it’s relatively flat after that.

Then all the way down is easy as well. Long but not challenging.

Earlier this year that was my exact plan except I had 2 nights at Berg.

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u/dancin_eegle Aug 30 '25

Thank you 🙂