Mount Schaffer
One of the more challenging routes at Lake O'Hara with no shortage of amazing views.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 729 m
- Descent
- 729 m
Hiking in Yoho National Park
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Hiking Routes in Yoho National Park
Sherbrooke Lake
Forest hike to a lake in a valley surrounded by peaks and streaked by avalanche paths.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 227 m
- Descent
- 227 m
Paget Peak Lookout
A mountainside view of surrounding peaks and two expansive river valleys.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 489 m
- Descent
- 489 m
Takakkaw Falls to Emerald Lake
Hike over Yoho Pass to link some of the park’s most iconic sights in half a day.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 426 m
- Descent
- 633 m
Emerald Lake Loop
A peaceful stroll around the shore of a stunning alpine lake.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 98 m
- Descent
- 98 m
Takakkaw Falls
Short walk to a better view of Yoho's tallest waterfall.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 15 m
Opabin Prospect Out-and-Back
The most direct route to the single best viewpoint over Lake O'Hara.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 252 m
- Descent
- 252 m
Laughing Falls and Twin Falls via Whaleback
Yoho’s best trek for waterfall viewing, making a challenging one-day or overnight circuit.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Lake O'Hara Alpine Circuit
An epic day hike almost entirely above treeline, connecting proud overlooks and smaller lakes above Lake O'Hara.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 984 m
- Descent
- 983 m
Lake O'Hara Shoreline Loop
Simple loop around the lake, but with extraordinary views.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 53 m
- Descent
- 53 m
Emerald Triangle Loop
Hands-down one of Yoho’s best all-day hikes, this loop combines the scenic shore of Emerald Lake with high-elevation vantage on the Wapta Highline.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Hamilton Lake
A strenuous hike to a secluded lake, for those who love solitude.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 850 m
- Descent
- 850 m
Hamilton Falls
Forest hike to a modest waterfall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 99 m
Wapta Falls
Short hike to an impressive waterfall on the Kicking Horse River.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 106 m
- Descent
- 106 m
Hoodoo Creek Trail
Unique geology in an often overlooked corner of Yoho National Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 335 m
- Descent
- 335 m
Lake O'Hare Alpine Route
Lake O'Hare Alpine Route
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 992 m
- Descent
- 992 m