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Twin Falls in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Parks Canada Visitor Centre<\/strong> in the tiny, historic coal mining and railroad community of Field<\/a><\/strong>, B.C.<\/strong><\/a>, provides a wealth of information for exploration of the natural wonders contained within the borders of Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Although Yoho<\/strong> is one of Canada<\/strong><\/a>‘s smaller National Parks <\/strong>by land mass, Yoho National Park<\/a> <\/strong>offers a wealth of natural treasures which\u00a0appeal to a broad range of adventurers ranging from sightseers and novice hikers,\u00a0to\u00a0seasoned, well-equipped\u00a0and highly experienced mountaineers on\u00a0aggressive multiple day missions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a> contains hundreds of breathtaking waterfalls, including Canada<\/a>‘s<\/strong> second tallest and easily accessible waterfall, as well as massive glaciers, pristine emerald lakes, World Heritage Site<\/strong>\u00a0fossil beds\u00a0and formidable mountains.<\/p>\n Click on the red links for access to more detailed information about the hikes.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 Walk in the Past<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n During construction of\u00a0Canada<\/strong><\/a>‘s\u00a0Transcontinental Railway<\/strong><\/a>, one of the most challenging\u00a0sections was the ‘Big Hill’<\/strong> <\/a>near the Alberta<\/strong><\/a>–British Columbia<\/strong><\/a> border.\u00a0 Prior to construction of the Spiral Tunnels<\/strong><\/a>, the steep grade challenged locomotives of that time and created a challenging\u00a0component along the rail line.<\/p>\n The ‘Walk in the Past’<\/strong> hike is a short, relatively easy,\u00a0interesting and informational interpretive journey through lush forest along the path used by railway construction workers\u00a0who built the\u00a0rail line.\u00a0 The hike leads to an old, wrecked locomotive which failed to make\u00a0the grade.\u00a0 It is an interesting and enlightening story.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wreck of the Baldwin #7717 Steam Locomotive in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Wapta Falls<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The short, easy hike to Wapta Falls<\/strong> begins near the west border of Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a> in British Columbia<\/strong><\/a>, Canada<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 If the gate is open, a small parking area precedes a short, flat walk through forest to Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a>‘s largest waterfall by volume.\u00a0\u00a0When the gate is closed,\u00a0the hike along the gravel road is substantially longer but still doable.\u00a0 At the end viewpoint, trail switchbacks lead down through lush forest to the base of the waterfall for the ability to gain different and outstanding views from the riverbank.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wapta Falls in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Hoodoo Creek<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hiking along Hoodoo Creek<\/strong> near the west side of Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a> is an uphill, energetic endeavor through forest on switchbacks with occasional dramatic mountain vistas.\u00a0 The final approach above a valley hosting\u00a0the cascading, white water of Hoodoo Creek,<\/strong>\u00a0with far-side hoodoo hints, will lead to an\u00a0excellent cluster of hoodoos.\u00a0 Two rustic trail branches lead to\u00a0either the bottom or\u00a0top of the hoodoos.\u00a0 Both trail branches are recommended to obtain a full suite of dramatic photographs\u00a0of the impressive cluster of hoodoos.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hoodoos along Hoodoo Creek from the top in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Yoho Lake<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Yoho Lake<\/strong> is an outstanding and relatively short hike from the main parking area at Takakkaw Falls<\/strong> to a pristine, emerald lake which hosts a backcountry campground.\u00a0 This location is also a staging area for a wide variety of world-class hikes in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a>, British Columbia<\/strong><\/a>, Canada<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A secluded, emerald alcove at Yoho Lake in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 Mount Stephen Trilobite Beds<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0moderate hike to the Mount Stephen<\/strong> Fossil Beds<\/strong> is restricted to guided tours<\/strong>.\u00a0 This fascinating location provides a glimpse into early life on Earth<\/strong> when these mountainous locations were at the bottom of an ocean.\u00a0 Guides for the hike, which begins in the small\u00a0Community of Field<\/strong><\/a>, share a wealth of fascinating information about the formation of Earth<\/strong>.\u00a0 The Mount Stephen Fossil Beds<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offer an energetic uphill jaunt.\u00a0 Sweeping mountain views\u00a0are breathtaking from this lofty location on the side of Mount Stephen<\/strong> in British Columbia<\/strong><\/a>, Canada<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A trilobite fossil at Mount Stephen Fossil beds above Field, British Columbia<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Emerald Basin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The short hike up and into Emerald Basin<\/strong> begins with an initial steeper component from the shoreline of the trail around\u00a0world-famous Emerald Lake<\/strong><\/a> in Yoho National Park<\/a>, British Columbia<\/a>, Canada<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Initial views of receding glaciers diminish as the easy hike continues into alpine terrain towards roaring white waterfalls amplified by echos from surrounding, formidable rock walls.\u00a0 Mountains are up close and personal.\u00a0 Views are breathtaking in this full sensory experience.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Emerald Basin above Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Takakkaw Falls<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The short hike on fully-developed trail to the base of towering Takakkaw Falls<\/strong> begins from the main parking area after the twisting, turning drive from the TransCanada Highway<\/strong><\/a> in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a>, B.C., <\/a>Canada<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0Powerful cascading water is fed by melt from Daly Glacier,<\/strong>\u00a0branching off\u00a0from the Waputik Icefield<\/strong> above, and rainbows often dance in the mist created by water pounding\u00a0against sheer rock walls.\u00a0 Light rain gear is a good idea.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 8.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Twin Falls<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Twin Falls<\/strong> is a moderate hike\u00a0beginning\u00a0from the main parking area at Takakkaw Falls<\/strong> with multiple natural wonders along the route.\u00a0 The location also hosts\u00a0rustic and very limited lodge\u00a0accommodation at Twin Falls Chalet<\/strong><\/a>, originally\u00a0established in 1908<\/strong>\u00a0before Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a> in British Columbia<\/a>, Canada<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0was officially established.\u00a0 Extensions and variable routes on this hike provide a plethora of unique and fantastic hiking opportunities.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Twin Falls in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Walcott Quarry<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Walcott Quarry<\/strong><\/a> is a restricted World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/a> suspended on the\u00a0side of\u00a0Fossil Ridge\u00a0<\/strong>near the summit of Wapta Mountain<\/strong>.\u00a0 Access is by guided tour only<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Views are breathtaking from the Wapta Traverse,<\/strong> across the valley hosting world-renowned\u00a0Emerald Lake<\/strong><\/a>, to majestic glaciated mountains and waterfalls.\u00a0 The final steep climb to Walcott Quarry<\/strong><\/a> is followed by a fascinating opportunity to learn about early life on Earth<\/strong> before retreat, via the route taken past Yoho Lake,<\/strong> to the trailhead at main parking near Takakkaw Falls<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0The tour\u00a0is a long and physical day.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n View of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls from the Wapta Traverse<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 10.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 Hamilton Falls<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hamilton Falls<\/strong> is a picturesque waterfall in the rocky folds of a cliff face along\u00a0a clearly marked trail at the parking area for Emerald Lake<\/strong><\/a> in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a>, British Columbia<\/strong><\/a>, Canada<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 There is remaining evidence of an old power generation facility and water source at the base of the waterfall.\u00a0This short, easy and scenic hike is a prelude to the more challenging\u00a0and full day\u00a0hike further to Hamilton Lake<\/strong>.\u00a0 A bonus is easy accessible ice cream or food and beverage at Emerald Lake Lodge<\/strong><\/a> on the shore of spectacular and world-famous\u00a0Emerald Lake<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hamilton Falls near Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Bonus Hike <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a011.<\/strong> \u00a0 The Iceline<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Iceline<\/strong> hike above Yoho Valley<\/strong> in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a> tracks remnants of the Emerald Glacier<\/strong> with phenomenal vistas across mountains, ice fields, glaciers, lush valleys, alpine meadows and rushing glacial melt waters servicing rushing creeks and rivers to supply alpine tarns and sub-alpine lakes. \u00a0Hiking simply does not get better than this. \u00a0Experience and gear combined with due diligence planning are important.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The world-class Iceline<\/strong> hike in Yoho National Park<\/strong>, British Columbia<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a> in British Columbia<\/strong><\/a>, Canada<\/strong><\/a> hosts a\u00a0treasure of vertical adventure year round.\u00a0 Your best ally is a quality hiking guidebook and\u00a0trail map to assess distance and elevation.\u00a0 It is always wise to check in with Parks Canada<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for current trail status and\u00a0restrictions.\u00a0\u00a0The Iceline<\/strong> is a world class hike\u00a0in Yoho National Park <\/strong>which will undoubtedly leave an indelibly memorable impression.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0 Spectacular Yoho National Park\u00a0straddles the TransCanada Highway in the Province of British Columbia west of Banff National 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