Three things distinguish the Lake O'Hara Alpine Circuit from other spectacular hikes found in the Canadian Rocky Mountains: Altogether, the various segments of the Alpine Circuit lead to, pass by or incorporate scenic viewpoints overlooking almost a dozen turquoise mountain lakes. It offers hikers the flexibility to complete the Alpine Circuit in small sections, linking …
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A secluded alpine valley dotted with beautiful turquoise lakes all connected by creeks, waterfalls and more than 80 km of trails, the Lake O’Hara region of Yoho National Park is a hiker’s paradise. BUT…Parks Canada restricts road access to Lake O’Hara, so getting there can be a challenge. Since the mid-1970s Parks Canada has limited …
We did this hike back in 2009, when K was just 9 years old. At 23.9 km (return) it's the longest day hike any of us have ever done (except for Mr. GeoK's 26 km (return) hike to Junction Fire Lookout in July 2008). Over the next few weeks, in anticipation of the summer 2014 hiking season, …
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