Lake o hara and lake oesa via alpine loop trail is a 4 9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near lake louise alberta canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
Lake o hara hiking trails map.
In fact some of them are so beautifully constructed that the trail is a destination in and of itself.
The trail begins on the lake o hara shoreline trail near the eastern end of the lake and ascends a number of switchbacks to the top of a cliff at the end of the lake.
This map features detailed cartography accurate hiking trails and all the most significant natural features of the region.
Nestled in a high bowl of lush alpine meadows lake o hara hiking is the best in the canadian rockies.
3 2 km one way elevation gain.
Reaching lake o hara in yoho national park requires advance planning and we help you with that as well as showing all hiking opportunities in the region.
It is important to note that all vehicles in the lake o hara parking lot require a valid national park pass.
Above the cliff cross wide talus and scree slopes swept clear by avalanches every year.
Lawrence grassi an italian immigrant to canada can take the credit for many of these beautiful trails.
The trail is primarily used for hiking walking nature trips and bird watching and is best used from april until september.
Located 11 kilometers 6 8 miles from the nearest public road the lake is surrounded by dozens of smaller alpine lakes and framed by spectacular peaks permanently mantled in snow.
There are lots of trails to choose from at lake o hara.
On the back are descriptions of the most popular hiking.
These are available for purchase online at the banff national park gate or any national park visitor centre in the mountain parks.