Lake O Hara Alpine Circuit Trail Map

From the o hara warden cabin go east across a bridge over cataract brook and follow the north shore of the lake past the start of the wiwaxy gap huber ledges alpine route on the left.

Lake o hara alpine circuit trail map. Lake o hara alpine circuit in yoho national park arguably the best day hiking trail in the canadian rockies this circuit climbs high above the lake o hara valley and features nonstop views of soaring peaks stunning cirques gorgeous hanging valleys shimmering lakes and pristine alpine meadows. The trailhead is only accessible through reservation on a. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until september. Minor up and down.

The lake o hara alpine circuit in yoho national park should be on every hiker s bucket list. For me the challenging climb the rewarding landscape and the feel of immersion in nature separate this hiking routes from others. Trail descriptions lake o hara shoreline trail. Lake o hara alpine circuit full circuit.

Lake o hara and lake oesa via alpine loop trail is a 4 9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near lake louise alberta canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Wiwaxy gap huber ledges yukness ledges all souls prospect grandview prospect the alpine circuit at lake o hara is boasted by many to be the most impressive day hike in the canadian rockies. This network of trails travels along the shores of several pristine alpine lakes and along the rocky ledges of some impressive mountains. The alpine circuit trail in lake o hara is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and exciting trails in the canadian rockies.

The lake o hara alpine circuit is tucked away in the canadian rockies of yoho national park. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Lake o hara alpine circuit is a 6 6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near lake louise alberta canada that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking nature trips and bird watching and is best used from april until september.

2 8 km circuit elevation gain. Reaching this isolated area can often prove difficult. You ll be rewarded with sublime scenery from start to finish turquoise coloured lakes and lichen covered rocks twisted into impossible shapes as well as challenging trails. It is undeniably the most memorable day hike during our 2017 canada road trip.

The beauty of the alpine circuit is the opportunity it offers for. Lake o hara alpine trail is a 4 1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near lake louise alberta canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.