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
Hikes for the Entire Family in Yoho NP
Moderate hikes to waterfalls and alpine lakes, perfect for the whole family.
Hiking Easy, Moderate
Description
Yoho National Park is a superb family vacaiton destination, with an abundance of campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and other attractions in a fairly compact area. Some sights you really don’t want to miss are the park’s famous waterfalls, like Wapta Falls and Takakkaw Falls (one of the tallest in Canada!). The region is also rich in fossils, as well as human history, which the whole family can explore in exhibits and on ranger-led hikes.
The following are some hikes that are suitable for the family without a guide. All are well-maintained and popular for their especially wonderful scenery. On these hikes you’ll find thundering waterfalls, placid alpine lakes, and of course, Rocky Mountain vistas.
Routes included
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
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
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
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
Hamilton Falls
Forest hike to a modest waterfall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 99 m
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
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