Due to tight switchbacks, RVs and trailers are not permitted. Note: Yoho Valley Road is open seasonally from mid-June through mid-October. Trailhead: Takakkaw Falls parking lot, 17 km east of Field via the Trans-Canada Highway and Yoho Valley Road.
Part of an important wildlife corridor.ĭescription: A moderate, forested hike to a glacial lake rimmed with thick vegetation and avalanche debris. Habitat: Typical Rocky Mountain forest with avalanche debris at the lake. Continue east for another 2 km to the Lake O’Hara Road, turn around and come back on Highway 1 west. Note: The trailhead is not marked for eastbound traffic as the highway is divided. Trailhead: Parking lot on the north side of the Trans-Canada Highway, 11 km east of Field, B.C. For more information on the avalanche hazard, visit a Parks Canada visitor centre or check the Mountain Safety section. Steep slopes that are snow covered have the potential to avalanche. Trails above tree line (2,000 m) may be exposed to avalanche hazard at any time of the year and especially from November through June. Be prepared and check trail conditions before heading out. When trails are snow covered, route finding can be difficult and travel through deep snow or on hard snow and ice can be unsafe. Snow can remain on some trails well into the summer. Cell phone coverage is not reliable throughout the national park. In case of EMERGENCY, call 911 or satellite phone: 40.It is important to check yourself and your pet after hiking. Ticks carrying Lyme disease may be present in the park.Tell a reliable person where you are going, when you will be back, and who to call if you do not return: Parks Canada Dispatch – 40.Surface water may be contaminated and unsafe for drinking. Always choose a trail suitable for the least experienced member in your group. Study descriptions and maps before heading out.Dress in layers, bring extra food and warm clothing.
Mountain weather changes quickly and it can snow any month of the year. Be prepared for emergencies and changes in weather.Check the weather forecast, current trail conditions, warnings and closures or visit a Parks Canada visitor centre.Even short trips can have serious consequences. There are always hazards associated with outdoor recreation.
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