Lake O'Hara and Hungabee Lake via Alpine Loop Trail — Yoho National Park

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British Columbia

Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

Lake O'Hara and Hungabee Lake via Alpine Loop Trail — Yoho National Park

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Lake O'Hara and Hungabee Lake via Alpine Loop Trail — Yoho National Park

03:23

9.62km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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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 2.94 km for 84 m

After 3.12 km for 2.44 km

After 8.01 km for 21 m

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1.30 km

View of Lake O'Hara

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.96 km

Lake Oesa

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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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6.14 km

Hungabee Lake

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This shallow alpine lake gets it name from Hungabee Mountain that towers in the background. The name for the mountain is derived from the Stoney/Nakoda language and means chieftan and …

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8.23 km

Mary Lake viewpoint

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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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9.39 km

Lake O'Hara

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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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