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
Yoho National Park
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Routes in Yoho National Park
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
Narao Glades
Bow Valley's best tree skiing
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 984 m
- Descent
- 976 m
Paget Peak Summit
Beyond the Paget Peak Lookout, a scree trail and a bit of scrambling lead to the top of the mountain.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 953 m
- Descent
- 953 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
Ogden Shoulder
A nice tour with big bowls and impressive views
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Lake O'Hare Alpine Route
Lake O'Hare Alpine Route
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 992 m
- Descent
- 992 m
Wapta Traverse - Day 5
Scott Duncan hut to hwy 1
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 215 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Wapta Traverse - Day 4
Balfour hut To Scott Duncan
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 768 m
- Descent
- 487 m
Bow Yoho Traverse - Day 4
Stanley Mitchell hut to hwy 1
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 438 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km