#3 – Canadian Rockies Day Hikes: Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit Location: Yoho National Park Trailhead: Lake O’Hara Type: Loop Rating: Strenuous Total Distance: 7.5 miles Trailhead Elevation: 6,625′ Total Elevation Gain: 2,740′ Recommended Time: Full-day Recommended Season: Early-July to Mid-September Reservations for the Lake O’Hara bus are needed. (Otherwise add 7 miles (one-way) to hike…
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Lake O’Hara Shoreline Loop Trail – Best Canadian Rockies Day Hikes
#12 – Canadian Rockies Day Hikes: Lake O’Hara Shoreline Loop Trail & Seven Veils Falls Location: Yoho National Park Trailhead: Lake O’Hara Type: Loop with Spur Rating: Easy Total Distance: 2 miles Trailhead Elevation: 6,625′ Total Elevation Gain: 40′ Recommended Time: 30 minutes – 1 hour Recommended Season: Late-June to Late-September Reservations for the Lake O’Hara…
Opabin Plateau Circuit Trail – Best Canadian Rockies Day Hikes
#20 – Canadian Rockies Day Hikes: Opabin Plateau Circuit Trail Location: Yoho National Park Trailhead: Lake O’Hara Type: Loop Rating: Moderate Total Distance: 4.25 miles Trailhead Elevation: 6,625′ Total Elevation Gain: 1,120′ Recommended Time: 2 – 3 hours Recommended Season: Late-June to Mid-September Reservations for the Lake O’Hara bus are needed (Otherwise add 7-miles—one-way—to hike up the…
Lake O’Hara Camping & Hiking Guide – Yoho National Park
I’ve heard it said that everyone loves Lake Louise (Banff National Park) until they have visited Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park. For us, Lake Louise was way too crowded but we still enjoyed the beauty of the lake itself. However, hiking and camping in Lake O’Hara is how mountainous landscapes are meant to be…
The Best Canadian Rockies Backcountry Adventures – Top 8
There is no end to the amazing amount of beauty to be discovered in the Canadian Rockies. Massive icefields feed glaciers that grind up the mountain rock, turning the lakes and rivers into saturated hues of blues and greens. This is a wonderland for those who love to spend time in nature. There is so…
Canadian Rockies Campgrounds – Reservable Front Country Reviews
So you want to plan a trip into the beautiful Canadian Rockies. There is no shortage of amazing beauty be found in this amazing mountain chain, but what campground do you stay in? We suggest being prepared and reserving some National Park campsites ahead of time so you can enjoy your stay instead of risking…