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Emerald Lake

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Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

Emerald Lake

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Emerald Lake

Recommended by 78 hikers out of 80

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Yoho National Park

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Location: Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake), British Columbia, Canada

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1. Emerald Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Lake Louise

5.56km

01:28

50m

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Emerald Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Lake Louise

9.98km

04:09

850m

840m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Emerald Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Lake Louise

18.8km

07:53

960m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Karsten S.

August 15, 2019

The Emerald Lake is one of the most beautiful and varied hiking destinations in the Yoho National Park. It was not until 1882 that Emerald Lake happened to be discovered by mountain guide Tom Wilson when he caught some ridden horses and struck the lake. The approximately one-hour hike around the lake is one of the simplest, but at the same time worthwhile, Yoho National Park. The Michael Glacier or the world-famous Burgess Shale deposits are located here and are just a few of the many geological features in the area. The lake is also the most important watering hole for a variety of wild animals, which we often encounter along the trails.

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Hass Prinzessin

July 29, 2018

Beautiful Lake surrounded by rugged mountains. If you're planning to go there in high season, I would recommend to arrive early, as the small parking lot fills fast. We've arrived around 10 a.m. on a July weekend and were lucky to find some of the last parking spots (which actually are none) along the street. If you're not fond of huge selfie-tourist crowds, proceed as fast as you can onto the trail, there it is much more quiet and peaceful :)

Ramon

June 2, 2022

The circular route was blocked
June 2022

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Location: Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake), British Columbia, Canada

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1. Emerald Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Lake Louise

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