Moderate
Trails
Trails in Yoho National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit
Yoho’s famed ledge route loop with nonstop big-mountain views
Challenging
Iceline Trail
High alpine bench walk with Takakkaw Falls and nonstop views
Challenging
Iceline–Little Yoho–Celeste Lake Loop
Big-glacier alpine loop with a smart shortcut via Celeste LakeModerate
Opabin Plateau Circuit
Lake O’Hara’s best loop: larches, lakes, and the Opabin ProspectEasy
Lake Oesa Trail
Short climb to a turquoise cirque lake with big-mountain drama
Challenging
Yukness Ledges Alpine Route
Airy ledges linking Lake Oesa and Opabin with nonstop alpine drama
Challenging
Wiwaxy Gap and Huber Ledges
Steep, airy ledges to jaw‑dropping views over Lake O’HaraModerate
West Opabin Trail
Open, view-packed climb to the Opabin Plateau and ProspectModerate
East Opabin Trail
Larchy climb to the Opabin Plateau and the knockout Opabin Prospect
Moderate
McArthur Lake Trail
High-alpine loop to Yoho’s bluest lake via meadows and ledges
Easy
Takakkaw Falls Trail
Short stroll to one of Canada’s tallest, loudest waterfallsChallenging
Wiwaxy Gap Trail
A short, brutal climb to huge Lake O’Hara alpine viewsEasy
Lake O'Hara Lakeshore Trail
A mellow loop with nonstop Lake O’Hara views and Seven Veils Falls.Challenging
All Souls' Alpine Route
Steep, exposed link above Lake O’Hara with knockout alpine views
Challenging
Huber Ledges Alpine Route
Airy ledge traverse linking Wiwaxy Gap to Lake Oesa views
Easy
Emerald Lake Loop
Flat, photogenic lakeshore circuit with glacier views and quiet forest
Moderate
Lake McArthur Trail
Bucket-list alpine loop to Yoho’s deepest, sapphire-blue lakeChallenging
Odaray Grandview Trail
Lake O’Hara’s most jaw-dropping panorama with a steep alpine finish
Moderate
Twin Falls Trail
Waterfall gauntlet from Takakkaw to the thundering Twin Falls.Challenging
Burgess Shale Walcott Quarry Trail
World class fossil hike with big views, guided access onlyChallenging
Walcott Quarry Burgess Shale Hike
Guided, full-day grind to world-class Cambrian fossil beds
Challenging
Yoho Valley and Whaleback Loop
Waterfalls-to-ridge loop with big views and a spicy descent.
Challenging
Whaleback Trail
Steep loop above Twin Falls to airy ridge views of Little Yoho
Moderate
Little Yoho Valley Trail
Waterfalls-to-alpine hike with a historic hut as your turnaround.
Challenging
Mount Stephen Fossil Beds Trail
Steep guided climb to world famous Burgess Shale trilobites and views
Challenging
Odaray Highline Trail
Quota-limited alpine traverse to jaw-dropping views over Lake O’Hara
Easy
Takakkaw Falls to Laughing Falls
Waterfall-to-waterfall walk from Takakkaw to quiet Laughing Falls
Moderate
Yoho Pass Trail
Classic connector from Emerald Lake to Yoho Valley via alpine pass.
Moderate
Yoho Valley Trail
Waterfall-packed valley walk from Takakkaw Falls to Twin Falls
Challenging
Wapta Highline Trail
Big alpine traverse above Emerald Lake with far fewer people
Challenging
Emerald Triangle
Big alpine loop above Emerald Lake with ridge views and solitude
Easy
Wapta Falls Trail
Short forest stroll to a broad, thundering Kicking Horse River fallsChallenging
Burgess Pass Trail
Steep climb to big Emerald Lake views and Burgess Shale lore
Easy
Laughing Falls Trail
Waterfall hop along the Yoho River to a misty, thundering finale
Challenging
Hamilton Lake Trail
Steep grind to a turquoise cirque lake, far quieter than Emerald
Challenging
Kiwetinok Pass Trail
Quiet alpine pass to a turquoise headwater lake above Little Yoho
Moderate
Takakkaw Falls to Yoho Lake
Steady climb from roaring Takakkaw Falls to a quiet alpine lake
Moderate
Sherbrooke Lake Trail
Steady forest climb to a big turquoise lake with mountain backdropsModerate
Linda Lake Circuit
Quieter O'Hara loop of lakes, meadows, and big-mountain viewsChallenging
Mount Burgess Trail
Steady climb to big Emerald Lake views and Burgess Shale history
Easy
Seven Veils Falls Trail
Short, misty waterfall detour at Lake O’Hara’s far shore
Moderate
Paget Lookout Trail
Steady switchbacks to a historic fire lookout with big-valley viewsModerate
Yoho Lake Trail
Short, switchbacky climb to a tranquil alpine lake above Takakkaw
Moderate
Emerald Basin Trail
Forest climb from Emerald Lake to a quiet basin with waterfalls
Challenging
Paget Peak Route
Historic lookout to a steep scree finish and huge Divide views
Challenging
Mount Field Trail
Big-mountain day to a rocky summit above Emerald Lake
Challenging
Niles Meadow Trail
Quieter lake to meadow trek with waterfalls and Mount Niles viewsModerate
Morning Glory Lakes Trail
Quiet Lake O’Hara meadows and lakes few hikers ever seeChallenging
Goodsir Pass Trail
Remote larch meadows and big views on a Rockwall connector
Easy
Natural Bridge Interpretive Walk
A roaring river carves a natural rock bridge—zero effort, big payoffModerate
Hoodoo Creek Trail
Short, steep climb to rare hoodoos and broad valley viewsChallenging
Amiskwi Valley Trail
Remote river valley to Amiskwi Pass for solitude seekers
Moderate
Emerald River Trail
Quieter riverside walk from Emerald Lake to Natural Bridge.Challenging
Burgess Highline Trail
High traverse into Burgess Shale country with big Emerald Lake views
Easy
Upper Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint Trail
Quick stroll to watch trains corkscrew through a Rocky Mountain tunnel
Moderate
Celeste Lake Trail
Shady, serene connector past an emerald lake off the Iceline
Easy
Meeting of the Waters Trail
Short stroll to a roaring, two colored river confluence payoffEasy
Hamilton Falls Trail
Quick forest climb from Emerald Lake to a tucked-away waterfallEasy
Ross Lake Trail
Quiet forest stroll to a reflective lake beneath Narao Peak
Easy
Kicking Horse River Walk (Field)
Flat riverside loop by Field with big views and few crowds
Easy
Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint Trail
Quick, paved stroll to a historic train-watching overlookChallenging
Ottertail Pass Trail
A wild, rarely traveled pass linking Yoho and Kootenay for experts.
Easy
