Emerald Lake

Park: Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake region, Rocky Mountains

Map

Golden 82 N/7

5.2 km loop.

Terrain: Gentle
Approximate Elevations (in meters)
Start: 1311End: 1311
Minimum: 1311Maximum: 1320
Net Gain: 9Cumulative Gain: 9

Emerald Lake Trailhead: (800 km from Saanich Hall, ferry required). Drive east from Golden on CA#1 and turn left onto the Emerald Lake Road about 2.6 km west of the town of Field. Drive to the parking lot at the end of this road.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Uses

Cross-country skiUnrated (track set). Best from January thru April.
Dayhike1 boot (easy) (permit required, fee charged).1.5 hours for the loop. 
HorsebackUnrated.  

Description

This easy trail circumnavigates the lake and affords excellent views. A secondary trail, leading from near the entrance to the parking lot on the lake side, leads to Peaceful Pond and then continues around Emerald Lake. This trail is a little more difficult, with a couple of small hills and some roots to avoid. It would seem this trail is less frequently travelled than the lake trail and might offer a bit of solitude.

Features

This interpretive trail features flowers, forests, lakes, mountains and views.

Hazards

Comments

This trail is wheel chair accessible from the parking lot to the bridge (4.8km return).

For additional information see:

Parks Canada - Yoho National Park - Backcountry Guide.

Last hiked:July 16, 2006

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