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Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

Lake O'Hara and Lake Oesa — Yoho National Park

Hiking trails & Routes

British Columbia

Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

Lake O'Hara and Lake Oesa — Yoho National Park

Hard

5.0

(2)

19

hikers

Lake O'Hara and Lake Oesa — Yoho National Park

02:02

6.13km

270m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.03 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

20 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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2

1.39 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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3

3.05 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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5.32 km

Lake O'Hara

Lake

B

6.13 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

181 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

181 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (2,010 m)

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