Lake Oesa – Lake O'Hara loop from Lake O'Hara

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Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

Lake Oesa – Lake O'Hara loop from Lake O'Hara

Hard

hikers

Lake Oesa – Lake O'Hara loop from Lake O'Hara

03:44

11.2km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.96 km for 84 m

After 7.50 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23 m

Le Relais Day Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Access to Lake O'Hara is strictly controlled to preserve the delicate ecosystem and to offer a better experience for those who do visit the lake. The lottery controlled shuttle bus …

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1.32 km

From here you'll have one of the most breathtaking views in all of the Rocky Mountains. Visitor numbers are strictly controlled by the national park, so if you've made it here count yourself among the lucky few!

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2.98 km

Lake Oesa

Highlight • Lake

High in Yoho National Park’s alpine realm, Lake Oesa sits at about 2,267 metres (7,438 ft) and is reachable via a scenic climb from nearby Lake O’Hara. Its name comes …

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3.68 km

View of Lake O’Hara

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.25 km

Lake O'Hara

Lake

6.04 km

Lake O'Hara

Highlight • Lake

Lake O'Hara is a mountain lake located at the high altitudes of Yoho National Park in the Canadian province of British Columbia and a protected area in the protected area. …

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7.20 km

Mary Lake viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

This section of trail gives you excellent views of Mary Lake in the foreground and the surrounding mountains in the distance.

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7.98 km

Opabin Prospect

Highlight • Viewpoint

Opabin Prospect is renowned as one of the most breathtaking and iconic panoramic views in the entire region. Hikers stand on a cliff band getting a vertical perspective of the …

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8.85 km

Cascade Lakes

Lake

10.1 km

View of Cathedral Mountain across Lake O'Hara

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views around Lake O'Hara are stunning no matter where you are, but the reflection on the water you get from here is truly special. However, this isn't somewhere you …

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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