Ross Lake, Yoho National Park (8/27/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Lake O'Hara parking lot

Dist. and Elev.:

7km, 165m

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 27 2025 12:30 PM

Registration Opens:

Fri, Aug 22 2025 2:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 26 2025 7:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D3:

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan Ch
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Itinerary:

This is a short out and back hike to a beautiful lake below Popes Peak and Mt Niblock. The first 2km are on the Great Divide Trail (old highway). We then ascend 100m through forest to the lake. Expect 2hr on trail, longer if we decide to linger at the lake. Swimming in the lake is optional ;-)

Required Items to Bring:
Water and a snack

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Bear spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway 1 west from Lake Louise. The Lake O'Hara turnoff is approx 3km from the BC border on your left hand side. Reports indicate that we can park straight across the railway tracks as opposed to driving around to the main O'Hara parking lot.

Notes:

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