Elevation gain: 690 m
I had heard many stories and seen pictures of beautiful Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park. So Herm and I went camping for a few days and hiked this unique glacial trail on Wednesday, July 25.
Tuesday was wet and cool and very cloudy so visibility
was terrible for mountain views. Wednesday was supposed to be better so we started out despite the low cloud covering the mountain ahead of me. Thankfully the sun soon came out and we could see everything, including Takakkaw falls across the valley.
The whole hike was across the valley from these falls and Herm noted our progress by frequent pictures of them, continually lower and farther away.
The trail on top was over rocky and gravelly moraines from the recently retreated glacier. It was well marked with cairns which incidentally park staff try to discourage as they are not native to the park.
Although we were close to the remaining glacier, it was a beautiful day and perfect hiking weather.
Sort of a steady climb but not difficult because of the beautiful mountain views all around; running water, mountains, icefields,
The ice was still in this lake. The kid in me wasn't strong enough to put my feet in. Actually, hiking boots take to long to put off and on.
Herm loves waterfalls and there were various beauties along the way.
Laughing Falls
Angel Steps
Point Lace Falls
In all that moist undergrowth, I found a morel.
And finally, after a beautiful, long hike, we were back at Takakkaw Falls.
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