1,891' Down 1044.99 m Down, 6.1 mi To reach the glacier is a steep, rough hike and not very exciting. Whaleback trail climbs 1000 feet over 1.3 mile. There's a backcountry campground here if you wish to explore the area more before you… des Poilus and the vast Yoho glacier. To reach the glacier is a steep, rough hike and not very exciting. If you have more time, add the Whaleback trail, which allows you sky-high views of the Presidential peaks in Yoho National Park and includes a scenic stop at Twin Falls. It's raining but we're on the Whaleback Trail, soon back on the Little Yoho Trail. I think it would have been hard to mistake John and I and the dog for a deer or a moose. Whaleback Trail from Twin Falls: Take this trail to the Whaleback and visit the beautiful Twin Falls Chalet. It is a tough grunt with a heavy pack on, but your reward - the scenic highlight of the Yoho Valley - … • The Yoho Lake hike is one of the shorter options in Yoho National Park. • You can then walk up high along a ridge with views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. The popular Iceline Trail is one of the premiere Yoho National Park hikes. Yoho is a hiker’s paradise, with more than 400 km of trails, ranging from easy self-guided interpretive trails to difficult all-day guided hikes to the Burgess Shale fossil beds Yoho National Park, BC Yoho Valley, Iceline, Whaleback Trails Loop August 12-14, 2017 . This is about an injury or accident From here you will be hiking up very steep switchbacks, over loose rock and other obstacles as you climb over Whaleback Mountain (2633m). 19.7 km The decent down to Little Yoho valley was a lot of switchbacks. • The brink of the falls was very, very cool. ... Again, the grade is painless (nothing seems steep after the central cheam approach trail), and we gain the whaleback after 30 minutes of climbing. Two Day: summit the Iceline Trail, descend the Celeste Lake Trail to the Whaleback and finish on the Laughing Falls/Yoho Valley Trail. 1042.79 m Up 27.7 km The Iceline Trail crosses a signpost junction (1925 m) with the Highline Trail. The Whaleback Trail is a beautiful hike but it is strenuous as it adds over 1300′ of elevation gain and about 4 miles to the journey. Both eventually lead to the top of the Twin Falls, but the latter route is more direct (1.5km shorter) and saves a fair amount of elevation loss and regain. NOT OKAY! Juggling further with the permutations brings the Whaleback into this last combination to make one of the best backcountry hiking routes in the Rockies: Iceline–Little Yoho Valley–Kiwetinok Pass–Whaleback (35.5km; 1375m ascent), a route up there with the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay, Skyline in Jasper and Berg Lake in Mount Robson Provincial Park. But the park is one I’d highly recommend visiting if you’re doing any kind of cross-Canada road trip or even the popular Vancouver to Calgary drive because what it … But this is big country and over the course of four hours we saw only four horses and five humans. Spam? The Whaleback Ridge is on the other side of the woods in the distance. Whaleback Mountain is a mere “easy scramble” and the easiest summit in Little Yoho Valley, but still involves a long approach if you do it in one day from parking lot. To get to this trail, you'll need to complete, Create Recommended Route or 210.32 m Down, 12.2 mi Whaleback trail climbs 1000 feet over 1.3 mile. 14.8 km Prepare for a mid to full day hike as this took us 5 hours with minimal stops. We've done it a few times and have yet to see anyone else on the trail, so it's a great option to get away from the crowds. From here, the trail will switchback up the "whales" back leading you onto a shoulder of Whaleback Mountain. The early stage of Yoho Valley Trail was a woody trail and sometimes a hard rocky upslope. 2,928' Down The decent down to Little Yoho valley was a lot of switchbacks. The Iceline Trail crosses a signpost junction (1925 m) with the Highline Trail. 576.82 m Up The Whaleback Trail goes as high as 2300 metres (7,545 ft), the mountain summit is at 2,633m (8,638ft). Great views of more glaciers to the north at the top of the trail. There are two areas to park, the first is the day use area; If you keep driving, there is a second car park for people who are planning to camp in Yoho overnight. If you choose to overnight please make sure to obtain a Wilderness Pass and make a reservation prior to … Yoho Glacier Trail: Continue hiking by taking the Yoho Glacier Trail that starts just before reaching Twin Falls and the trail to Yoho Glacier. Awesome hike! At the top you will enjoy panoramic views of the valley including the Daly Glacier, Yoho Peak, Mt. This trail starts at the Yoho Valley parking area which also has a camping area which could be a great staging area for you. The idea was to tag the Little Yoho Valley, Whaleback, Twin Falls, Marpole Connector, Stanley Mitchell, a "bonus loop" to Kiwetinok Pass (a place that has also been on the "to do" list), the Iceline AND Yoho Lake. ... Whaleback, and crosses by the Stand Mitchell Hut. The Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park is hands down the most incredible trail that I have had the pleasure (and a little bit of pain) of hiking so far in my life. Laughing Falls Twin Falls. We picked up our annual parks pass and paid for the camping at the visitor centre in Field. This trail starts at the wonderful Takakkaw Falls (click on the link for more photos of that gem!) The Twin Falls and Whaleback Hike is a fantastic trail in Yoho National Park. 2,569' Up Once we’ve soaked in the views, we drop back into the valley below, and after a brief walk, arrive at our home for the night, the Little Yoho campground. [9-Whaleback Trail summit] The reward on reaching the top is the scenic highlight of the Yoho Valley which is 2 kilometres away. This was an incredibly tough but rewarding hike! This trail was well worth the extra kilometres and I would totally recommend not missing it if your in this area. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see Twin Falls from here as it's hidden behind the Whaleback. • Yoho Twin Falls trail – Getting started. You can then walk up high along a ridge with views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Trip overview – The Iceline Trail is one of the signature day hikes within Yoho National Park. Twin Falls and Whaleback Trail is a 8.4 kilometer out and back trail located near Columbia-Shuswap A, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Cross a bridge over the river and in 0.1 km turn left up the endless switchbacks of the Whaleback Trail 4.0 km to Twin Falls. Another option is the Whaleback Trail from Twin Falls. The Iceline Trail, Whaleback, and Yoho Valley trails make for a great two-four day backpacking circuit in Yoho National Park. Another great area to explore. When we hiked on Whaleback Trail past Twin Falls, it was a hard upslope. Once we’ve soaked in the views, we drop back into the valley below, and after a brief walk, arrive at our home for the night, the Little Yoho campground. 783.13 m Up 576.45 m Down, 9.2 mi The Whaleback trail is a fantastic hike that will take you up above the amazing Twin Falls in Yoho National Park. Beginning at Takakkaw Falls, we headed up Yoho Valley. Two Day: summit the Iceline Trail, descend the Celeste Lake Trail to the Whaleback and finish on the Laughing Falls/Yoho Valley Trail. If you'd prefer to do the elevation gain at the beginning of the trail, continue up Little Yoho Valley Trail another half kilometer where you'll meet the other end of the trail. It is typically hiked as a loop/circuit including Takakkaw Falls, the Iceline Trail, Little Yoho Valley, and Laughing Falls. We continued southeast past the junction, through a stark landscape of cairns, until we … After the falls the alpine meadows on the top were full of beautiful flowers. 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