19.7 km We continued southeast past the junction, through a stark landscape of cairns, until we … From here you will be hiking up very steep switchbacks, over loose rock and other obstacles as you climb over Whaleback Mountain (2633m). This trail starts at the wonderful Takakkaw Falls (click on the link for more photos of that gem!) As expected, the trails in Yoho national park are remarkably well maintained. Whaleback Trail from Twin Falls: We picked up our annual parks pass and paid for the camping at the visitor centre in Field. The first of many sights along the trail is Laughing Falls. Whaleback Trail from Twin Falls: It’s better to bag it as part of a multi-peak weekend trip and Mike and I did it as the second objective of our 6-peak weekend. 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. It is typically hiked as a loop/circuit including Takakkaw Falls, the Iceline Trail, Little Yoho Valley, and Laughing Falls. • 3,428' Down The trail now climbs to the top of second moraine where great views open northwest to the wall of peaks rimming the Little Yoho Valley including The Whaleback (8,585-ft.), Isolated Peak, Mount McArthur and Mount Pollinger. The Whaleback is the only option that goes up (take a sharp left). The Iceline Trail crosses a signpost junction (1925 m) with the Highline Trail. We continued southeast past the junction, through a stark landscape of cairns, until we … Iceline, Little Yoho Valley and Yoho Valley Trail Loop, Twin Falls Trail and Little Yoho Valley Trail, Yoho Lake to Whiskey Jack Falls via Highline Trail. 2,568' Down Yoho National Park in British Columbia isn’t very big compared to its next-door neighbour – Banff National Park. 30.6 multi-trail loop. We camped at Little Yoho Valley backcountry campground. Past Celeste Lake it is not far to Little Yoho Valley Trail, which is 4.2 km from the Iceline Trail. Trip overview – The Iceline Trail is one of the signature day hikes within Yoho National Park. To reach the glacier is a steep, rough hike and not very exciting. 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 … Yoho National Park, BC. I agree completely with the Copelands' direction of starting with the Iceline first, then the Whaleback so you are not hiking (and therefore squinting) into the sun. This trail starts at the Yoho Valley parking area which also has a camping area which could be a great staging area for you. From there continue on the trail up the coulee. Still, late fall is probably not the smartest time to be hiking here. After the falls the alpine meadows on the top were full of beautiful flowers. There's a backcountry campground here if you wish to explore the area more before you… 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. The Yoho Lake hike is one of the shorter options in Yoho National Park. The Highline continues south to Yoho Lake and Yoho Pass, linking to the Emerald Triangle and Burgess Shale. Another great area to explore. The trail continues over an exhilarating suspension bridge to the top of the Whaleback, where we will be greeted by breathtaking views of Mt. Some great scenic views of “The President” and “Michael Peak”. You can hike to Yoho Lake from Takakkaw Falls for a shorter option … Great views of more glaciers to the north at the top of the trail. The first of many sights along the trail is Laughing Falls. If you don't, head further up the Little Yoho Valley trail and turn right at the next junction onto the Whaleback Trail. This trail starts at the wonderful Takakkaw Falls (click on the link for more photos of that gem!) The decent down to Little Yoho valley was a lot of switchbacks. Please explain. 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. We hiked the full loop to make sure we saw the Whaleback and Twin Falls and it is about 30km. Description: A signature circuit climbing to a high bench with spectacular glacier views, descending to meadows in the Little Yoho Valley and returning past Laughing Falls in the Yoho Valley. • We went clockwise - up whaleback first with a snack break at the top while enjoying 360 views, then down to the top of twin falls which is so exhilarating! View of Yoho Glacier from Whaleback Trail viii) From the summit of Whaleback you begin a rather steep descent through a number of switchbacks into the Little Yoho River Valley to the south. Overview: Distance: 30km (~19.5mi) Time: 3 days, 2 nights Difficulty: Moderate 9.9 km 1,892' Up Hiking the Whaleback Ridge Trail #7396 Timestamp Exempt: 2020.12.02 - 06:23:23 A very scenic hike in Yoho Valley When we climbed the Presidents a few years ago we were not able to get a campsite in Little Yoho for the first night. The Whaleback Ridge is on the other side of the woods in the distance. You can hike to Yoho Lake from Takakkaw Falls for a shorter option (roughly 4.5 km), but we've always started at Emerald Lake. The views of the glaciers and ice fields were gorgeous! The trail between takakkaw and laughing had some flooded bits so we either splashed through them or bush whacked around them. We did this trail from Twin Falls campground counterclockwise to Little Yoho Valley. 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. At the top you will enjoy panoramic views of the valley including the Daly Glacier, Yoho Peak, Mt. Whaleback. Trip overview – The Iceline Trail is one of the signature day hikes within Yoho National Park. Another great area to explore. From here, the trail will switchback up the "whales" back leading you onto a shoulder of Whaleback Mountain. The two common approaches to the Stanley Mitchell hut are the Little Yoho Valley trail and the Iceline Trail.Both originate at the Takakkaw Falls parking lot and follow well-developed National Park trail systems. Start by hiking a short distance south along the road to the youth hostel, ... You'll pass the first branch for the Whaleback Trail. View of Yoho Glacier from Whaleback Trail viii) From the summit of Whaleback you begin a rather steep descent through a number of switchbacks into the Little Yoho River Valley to the south. 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. After the falls the alpine meadows on the top were full of beautiful flowers. 2,569' Up Then down to the twin falls chalet where we ate lunch, then we started the trek back through laughing falls to takakkaw. You'll find the trail at the end of the Marpole Lake Connector. However, this is a trail that should not be missed even if you aren’t up for the much longer and more difficult backpacking circuit. 1042.79 m Up 892.44 m Down, 7.0 mi 26 Whaleback 7.5 hours or 2 days 21.3 km 700 m Classic circuit taking in the Yoho Valley and Twin Falls from both above and below. This trail starts at the Yoho Valley parking area which also has a camping area which could be a great staging area for you. Do the hike for take-your-breath away views of the Yoho Valley, Emerald Glacier along with views of the Vice President, Whaleback and Isolated Peak – if you hike to the high point on the trail. You can then walk up high along a ridge with views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Shots 3-5 show a couple of the views from the whaleback. 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. Then the trail leads to the bridge over Yoho River. The Iceline Loop Trail is a hike we recommend as part of the larger backpacking journey of Iceline/Whaleback/Twin Falls Loop (aka: Takakkaw Loop). You'll find the trail at the end of the Marpole Lake Connector. Seasonal suspension bridge – check the trail report to ensure it is in. The whole 14.2 km trail is simply stunning offering waterfalls, glacier views, glacier lakes, and beautiful wildflowers if you hit it in the right season. The whole 14.2 km trail is simply stunning offering waterfalls, glacier views, glacier lakes, and beautiful wildflowers if you hit it in the right season. Take this trail to the Whaleback and visit the beautiful Twin Falls Chalet. Yoho Twin Falls trail – Getting started. 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 An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. • Another option is the Whaleback Trail from Twin Falls. Wish there was more trail signs. 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 and Twin Falls were high spots. To get to this trail, you'll need to complete, Create Recommended Route or Prepare for a mid to full day hike as this took us 5 hours with minimal stops. Once we got up to the top there was a great flat area for lunch with amazing views looking down on Little Yoho River and the Twin Falls Lodge. It is more common to approach the hut on the former trail, and to hike the Iceline on the descent, to avoid the immediate grueling uphill of this trail. Length: 21.3 km … 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. Twin Falls and Whaleback Trail is a 5.2 mile out and back trail located near Columbia-Shuswap A, British Columbia, ... Then the trail leads to the bridge over Yoho River. You can then walk up high along a ridge with views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Kiwetinok Peak rises beyond the head of the valley. 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. Yoho National Park, BC Yoho Valley, Iceline, Whaleback Trails Loop August 12-14, 2017 . • Some great scenic views of “The President” and “Michael Peak”. The Whaleback Trail goes as high as 2300 metres (7,545 ft), the mountain summit is at 2,633m (8,638ft). Do the hike for take-your-breath away views of the Yoho Valley, Emerald Glacier along with views of the Vice President, Whaleback and Isolated Peak – if you hike to the high point on the trail. 1,891' Down Located just northwest of Lake Louise, Yoho National Park is known for its looming peaks, thundering waterfalls and fossil-rich rocks, and is covered in fantastic hiking trails. Yoho National Park, BC Yoho Valley, Iceline, Whaleback Trails Loop August 12-14, 2017 . Shots 3-5 show a couple of the views from the whaleback. Land Manager: Parks Canada - Yoho National Park, 17.2 mi If you choose to overnight please make sure to obtain a Wilderness Pass and make a reservation prior to … Whaleback trail declines gracefully over alpine meadows for about 1.5 mile until it reaches Twin Falls creek. 576.45 m Down, 9.2 mi Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and ... Whaleback, and crosses by the Stand Mitchell Hut. 210.32 m Down, 12.2 mi Trail. 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 … You'll find the trail at the end of the Marpole Lake Connector. It's raining but we're on the Whaleback Trail, soon back on the Little Yoho Trail. 209.99 m Up The Iceline Trail, Whaleback, and Yoho Valley trails make for a great two-four day backpacking circuit in Yoho National Park. This long boring/endless walk in the forest was over 3-4km until we reached SMH. The Iceline Loop Trail is a hike we recommend as part of the larger backpacking journey of Iceline/Whaleback/Twin Falls Loop (aka: Takakkaw Loop). 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. So we hiked in via Twin Falls camp. Awesome hike! The track heads underneath the power lines. 2,928' Down Start by hiking a short distance south along the road to the youth hostel, ... You'll pass the first branch for the Whaleback Trail. NOT OKAY! 14.8 km Whaleback trail climbs 1000 feet over 1.3 mile. To get to the Whaleback Ridge you must cross a small creek where the road turns north – and then walk beneath the power lines. 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 891.99 m Up The trailhead was packed with horse trailers by the time we got there. As expected, the trails in Yoho national park are remarkably well maintained. Strong day-hikers have several options for extended trips, and can combine the Iceline with connecting trails to Kiwetinok Pass , Twin Falls or the Whaleback. I agree completely with the Copelands' direction of starting with the Iceline first, then the Whaleback so you are not hiking (and therefore squinting) into the sun. 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. We hiked the full loop to make sure we saw the Whaleback and Twin Falls and it is about 30km. 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. 576.82 m Up • 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. • This is about an injury or accident 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. The popular Iceline Trail is one of the premiere Yoho National Park hikes. [9-Whaleback Trail summit] The reward on reaching the top is the scenic highlight of the Yoho Valley which is 2 kilometres away. 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. Two Day: summit the Iceline Trail, descend the Celeste Lake Trail to the Whaleback and finish on the Laughing Falls/Yoho Valley Trail. The Highline continues south to Yoho Lake and Yoho Pass, linking to the Emerald Triangle and Burgess Shale. The Iceline Trail, Whaleback, and Yoho Valley trails make for a great two-four day backpacking circuit in Yoho National Park. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. The trail from Twin Falls was switchbacks all the way up to the falls. We picked up our annual parks pass and paid for the camping at the visitor centre in Field. Two Day: summit the Iceline Trail, descend the Celeste Lake Trail to the Whaleback and finish on the Laughing Falls/Yoho Valley Trail. Yoho Glacier Trail: Continue hiking by taking the Yoho Glacier Trail that starts just before reaching Twin Falls and the trail to Yoho Glacier. This was an incredibly tough but rewarding hike! The Iceline Trail is one of the great hiking trails in Yoho National Park. It seems it was hunting season as the few people we saw carried guns. The views are breath taking! From here, the trail will switchback up the "whales" back leading you onto a shoulder of Whaleback Mountain. However, this is a trail that should not be missed even if you aren’t up for the much longer and more difficult backpacking circuit. If you don't, head further up the Little Yoho Valley trail and turn right at the next junction onto the Whaleback Trail. Overview: Distance: 30km (~19.5mi) Time: 3 days, 2 nights Difficulty: Moderate The Whaleback trail is a fantastic hike that will take you up above the amazing Twin Falls in Yoho National Park. The decent down to Little Yoho valley was a lot of switchbacks. If you choose to overnight please make sure to obtain a Wilderness Pass and make a reservation prior to … This long boring/endless walk in the forest was over 3-4km until we reached SMH. It can be added as a different loop bypassing Marpole Lake and returning to the Yoho Valley at Laughing Falls. 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. Wow. The trail continues over an exhilarating suspension bridge to the top of the Whaleback, where we will be greeted by breathtaking views of Mt. Whaleback trail declines gracefully over alpine meadows for about 1.5 mile until it reaches Twin Falls creek. 783.13 m Up Great views of more glaciers to the north at the top of the trail. des Poilus and the vast Yoho glacier. The trail was in pretty good shape except for an area that had a rock fall which has had some temporary work done to it. There's a backcountry campground here if you wish to explore the area more before you… ... Again, the grade is painless (nothing seems steep after the central cheam approach trail), and we gain the whaleback after 30 minutes of climbing. This trail was well worth the extra kilometres and I would totally recommend not missing it if your in this area. 2,926' Up 690' Down 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. Spam? Another option is the Whaleback Trail from Twin Falls. Beginning at Takakkaw Falls, we headed up Yoho Valley. • Hiking the Whaleback Ridge Trail #7396 Timestamp Exempt: 2020.12.02 - 06:23:23 A very scenic hike in Yoho Valley When we climbed the Presidents a few years ago we were not able to get a campsite in Little Yoho for the first night. 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. 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. The Iceline Trail is one of the great hiking trails in Yoho National Park. I was rewarded by closer view north to Glacier des Poilus, and Yoho Glacier (above), and a more distant view of Vice President/President range (below). Whaleback Mountain/Ridge Trail (Iceline/Yoho NP) When got up to to the Whaleback Trail (we walked the ridge for a bit) and then backtracked and followed the sign to "camp"/Stanley Mitchell Hut. But this is big country and over the course of four hours we saw only four horses and five humans. I think it would have been hard to mistake John and I and the dog for a deer or a moose. Challenging full day hike for us (8.5 hours including several stops) but the views are so stunning. 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. The Whaleback Trail is discernible in the grasses below (left), that section goes to Twin Falls. 1044.99 m Down, 6.1 mi To reach the glacier is a steep, rough hike and not very exciting. It can be added as a different loop bypassing Marpole Lake and returning to the Yoho Valley at Laughing Falls. Yoho Glacier Trail: Continue hiking by taking the Yoho Glacier Trail that starts just before reaching Twin Falls and the trail to Yoho Glacier. Yoho Twin Falls trail – Getting started. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. 689' Up 782.8 m Down. The Twin Falls and Whaleback Hike is a fantastic trail in Yoho National Park. I haven't got to enjoy much quality time in Yoho this year, and thus the idea for "Yoho in a Day" was born. 30.6 multi-trail loop. The only blight on the landscape was huge power lines. The popular Iceline Trail is one of the premiere Yoho National Park hikes. • When we hiked on Whaleback Trail past Twin Falls, it was a hard upslope. The Iceline Trail crosses a signpost junction (1925 m) with the Highline Trail. ... Whaleback, and crosses by the Stand Mitchell Hut. This is the highest spot on the Iceline trail and gives a great vantage point of the Little Yoho Valley, Whaleback Mountain, and the Yoho Valley. Whaleback trail climbs 1000 feet over 1.3 mile. • The trail also offers spectacular views across the Yoho Valley of the 380 m Takakkaw Falls (see Rachel's photos; pictures of The Iceline and other points in the Yoho Valley are also discussed here). Yoho National Park in British Columbia isn’t very big compared to its next-door neighbour – Banff National Park. des Poilus and the vast Yoho glacier. Laughing Falls and Twin Falls 27 Little Yoho Valley 7 hours or 2 days 18.6 km 520 m Moderate to steep forested hike into a scenic hanging valley. 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. We stayed together and I kept my whistle handy. This trail leads to Twin Falls backcountry campground. Being a jerk / offensive? It is typically hiked as a loop/circuit including Takakkaw Falls, the Iceline Trail, Little Yoho Valley, and Laughing Falls. I was rewarded by closer view north to Glacier des Poilus, and Yoho Glacier (above), and a more distant view of Vice President/President range (below). Past Celeste Lake it is not far to Little Yoho Valley Trail, which is 4.2 km from the Iceline Trail. So we hiked in via Twin Falls camp. 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