Hoodoos

Park: Yoho National Park, Leanchoil & West End region, Rocky Mountains

Map

McMurdo 82 N/1

1.6 km one way.

Terrain: Intermediate
Approximate Elevations (in meters)
Start: 1090End: 1440
Minimum: 1080Maximum: 1440
Net Gain: 360Cumulative Gain: 

Hoodoo Creek Campground Trailhead: (750 km from Saanich Hall, ferry required). Take CA#1 east from Golden to the entrance to the Hoodoo Creek Campground in Yoho National Park. Keep to the left to the campground gate and then take the first road on the left which leads through the A-G series campground loops. The trailhead is on your left after the "F" loop.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Uses

Dayhike2 boot (moderate).45 minutes one way. 

Description

From the parking area head down to the creek which is crossed on a small footbridge (.1 km, 1080 m). Across the bridge the trail rises fairly steeply through a series of 3 long switchbacks (ignore the spur trail to the right just after the second switchback). The trail then levels for a while before resuming its climb to a junction (1330 m) where you have the option of heading to either the upper viewpoint (1440 m) or the lower one (1315 m).

It takes a few minutes to climb to the summit of the upper viewpoint (the views are almost as good from half way up, the upper viewpoint lets you view the Hoodoos from directly above).

It is a short, 3 minute descent to the lower viewpoint. It is worthwhile walking along the creek bed to view the entire formations.

Features

This trail features canyons, forests and natural wonders (Hoodoos).

Comments

This short, steep trail leads to a group of Hoodoos, natural pillar formations of sand capped by rocks.

Water

Little water is available on this trail, be sure to take plenty with you.

For additional information see:

Parks Canada - Yoho National Park - Backcountry Guide.

Other trails in Yoho National Park

Trail-conditions

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