Trails for all Easy Yoho National Park offers a wide variety of easy walks suitable TRAIL CONDITIONS REPORT for families and people of all abilities as well as longer, more Moderate challenging trails for keen hikers. parkscanada.gc.ca/yohotrails Difficult Guidebooks and topographical maps are available at the ENVIRONMENT CANADA Hiking in Friends of Yoho gift shop at the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre: Accessible WEATHER FORECAST 250-343-6393 friendsofyoho.ca Cyclists allowed 403-762-0288 weather.gc.ca Yoho National Park Send us your comments and report trail problems: Backcountry [email protected] campground

Estimated Distance Elevation Yoho National Park protects Rocky Mountain Summer hiking trails time (return) (return) gain Trail description Notes landscapes on the western slopes of the Continental Divide. 4.6 km gain/loss Lush, forested walk to the largest waterfall on the Kicking Horse River. Eastbound 1 Wapta Falls* 1.5 hours Late Oct to late 1 access only Rock walls and waterfalls, forests and meadows, sparkling May: 8.6 km 30 m Note: the 2-km vehicle access road to Wapta Falls is closed from late October to late May. lakes, and cascading rivers set the scene for memorable hiking. 2 Emerald Lake 2 hours 5.2 km minimal Interpretive, lakeshore trail surrounded by mountain and glacier views.

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K. Smith K. 3 Hamilton Falls 30 minutes 1.6 km minimal Pleasant stroll to a delicate cascade. luxuriant river valleys to wind-swept, rocky outcrops. Également offert en français 4 Centennial 45 minutes 2.5 km minimal Shaded trail along the Kicking Horse River that is known for wildflowers.

5 Walk-in-the-Past 1.5 hours 3 km 90 m Interpretive trail to the historic pieces of an abandoned narrow-gauge locomotive. Kicking Horse Plan ahead, be prepared 6 1.5 hours 3.6 km loss 50 m Old forested road to the confluence of three rivers. to Amiskwi

1 Westbound SAFETY • Carry bear spray with you at all times, BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING 7 Sherbrooke Lake* 3 hours 6.2 km 165 m Forested hike to a glacial lake rimmed with thick vegetation and avalanche debris. access only Safety is your responsibility. ensure it is accessible, and know how to Reservations are required at all backcountry 8 Great Divide 2 hours 6 km minimal Closed, paved road to the historic archway marking the Continental Divide. use it. Learn how to use it at: campgrounds. They are equipped with tent • Research trails before heading out. parkscanada.gc.ca/bearspray Always choose a trail suitable for the pads, dry toilets, communal picnic tables, 9 Ross Lake 2 hours 6.4 km 100 m Closed, paved road and forested trail to a lake at the headwall of Narao Peak. • Do not feed, touch, or approach wildlife. and food storage cables or lockers. Fires least experienced member in your group. 3.5 hours Stay at least 30 to 50 m away from most are not permitted. For more details visit: 10 Laughing Falls 8.8 km 125 m Forested trail to a waterfall at the confluence of the Yoho and Little Yoho rivers. or 2 days Laughing Falls • Ask for advice at a Parks Canada animals, and 100 m away from bears. parkscanada.gc.ca/ynp-backcountry visitor centre. For current trail Kicking Horse • Report bear, cougar, wolf, and coyote reservation.pc.gc.ca 11 4.5 hours 12.6 km loss 40 m Old forested road along the Kicking Horse River to the Otterhead River. conditions, warnings, closures, to Otterhead sightings and encounters to Parks 1-877-reserve (737-3783) weather, and trail classifications visit: Eastbound parkscanada.gc.ca/yohotrails Canada Dispatch when it is safe to Same day backcountry reservations can be 12 Mt. Hunter Lookout* 3 hours 7.2 km 410 m Steep trail through an open forest to a historic fire lookout tower. 1 access only do so: 403-762-1470. made at Parks Canada visitor centres. • Mountain weather changes quickly and it Mt. Hunter Upper Eastbound 13 5.5 hours 12 km 835 m Steep trail to rewarding views of the Kicking Horse and Beaverfoot valleys. 1 access only can snow any month of the year. Dress in DOGS LAKE O’HARA Lookout* layers and bring warm clothing. Dogs and other pets cause stress for A quota system is in place to limit the 14 Hoodoos 2.5 hours 5.2 km 325 m Steep, dry, exposed trail leading to hoodoos or capped pillars of glacial debris. • Be prepared for emergencies. Bring extra wildlife. To prevent unsafe situations, it is number of visitors using the public bus 15 Emerald Basin 3.5 hours 9.2 km 225 m Forested trail through ancient stands of hemlock and cedar to a natural amphitheatre. food and a first aid kit. your responsibility to: service into Lake O’Hara. Spots fill up quickly • Bring your own water. Surface water may and advanced reservations for day use and Westbound • Ensure your dog is on a leash and under 16 Paget Lookout* 3 hours 7 km 520 m Steep, rocky trail to views of the Bow, Cataract Brook, and Kicking Horse valleys. 1 access only be contaminated and unsafe for drinking. control at all times. camping are required. For more information visit: parkscanada.gc.ca/lakeohara 17 Hamilton Lake 5 hours 11 km 850 m Steep and steady climb to a cliff-circled alpine tarn. • Tell a reliable person where you are • Pick up and dispose of your pet’s waste going, when you will be back, and who 5 hours Lakeshore stroll to an alluvial fan, followed by switchbacks and waterfalls. in a garbage bin. BURGESS SHALE FOSSILS 18 Yoho Pass 12.8 km 530 m to call if you do not return (Parks Canada or 2 days Connects the Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls areas. Yoho Lake Dispatch: 403-762-1470). GUIDED HIKES TRAIL ETIQUETTE 6 hours Forested trail along the Yoho River to an impressive double cascade and Laughing Falls Hold a piece of earth’s history on a guided 19 Twin Falls 16.4 km 300 m • Ticks carrying Lyme disease may be Show courtesy to fellow trail users! or 2 days Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site. and Twin Falls present in the park, check yourself and hike to the restricted Walcott Quarry or • Leave what you find – it is the law. 20 Lake O’Hara Road 6 hours 22 km 430 m Gravel road through Cataract Brook Valley to Lake O’Hara. Cycling is prohibited. your pet after hiking. Mount Stephen fossil sites. Reservations Lake O’Hara Natural and cultural resources such as are required. For more information visit: Ottertail Valley 9 hours rocks, fossils, artifacts, horns, antlers, 21 32.4 km 285 m Old forested road along the Ottertail River to its confluence with McArthur Creek. McArthur WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE parkscanada.ca/burgessshale to McArthur or 2 days Creek wildflowers, and nests are protected Be aware of possible encounters with Steady climbs and descents to both Yoho and Burgess passes with the Wapta by law and must be left undisturbed for FISHING 22 Emerald Triangle 8 hours 19.7 km 880 m wildlife in all areas of the park, including others to discover and enjoy. Highline in between. Grand views of the Emerald Valley. A national park fishing permit is paved trails and roads. Iceline via 8 hours Signature circuit climbing to a high bench with spectacular glacier views, Yoho Lake, • Leave no trace. Pack out everything you required and available at Parks Canada 23 20.8 km 710 m Little Yoho and Little Yoho or 2 days descending to meadows in the Little Yoho Valley and returning past Laughing Falls. • Make noise. Being quiet puts you at pack in. visitor centres. Laughing Falls risk for sudden bear encounters. Be Iceline via 7 hours Slightly shorter descent from the Iceline, bypassing the Little Yoho Valley but • Dispose of human waste at least 100 m 24 17.5 km 695 m Yoho Lake and alert through shrubby areas and when Laughing Falls from any water source. Bury solid human Celeste Lake or 2 days taking in Celeste Lake, alpine meadows, and sub-alpine forest. approaching blind corners. waste in a hole 15 cm deep. Pack out YOHO NATIONAL PARK Yoho Glacier 7.5 hours • Cyclists are susceptible to sudden, 25 20.8 km 250 m Lush valley forests to the stark, rocky landscape of a receding glacier. Laughing Falls your toilet paper. VISITOR CENTRE Moraine or 2 days dangerous bear encounters – slow down, • To prevent damage to vegetation, stay 7.5 hours Classic circuit taking in the Yoho Valley and Twin Falls from both above and below. Laughing Falls stay alert, and make noise. 250-343-6783 26 Whaleback 21.3 km 700 m on the trail and avoid shortcuts. or 2 days Seasonal suspension bridge – check the trail report to ensure it is in. and Twin Falls • Travel in tight groups and always be [email protected] • Trails are used by a variety of outdoor 7 hours or Laughing Falls aware of your surroundings. Avoid parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho 27 Little Yoho Valley 18.6 km 520 m Moderate to steep forested hike into a scenic hanging valley. enthusiasts. Be sure to yield to others. 2 days and Little Yoho wearing earbuds or headphones. 12 hours Steep climb to a larch-laden pass with excellent views of the Goodsir peaks. 28 Goodsir Pass 50 km 915 m or 2 days Connects with Kootenay National Park’s Rockwall Trail. 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