Yoho Lake via Iceline Trail

Service Description

Set out on one of Yoho National Park’s most rewarding alpine routes, where the journey to Yoho Lake via the Iceline Trail is just as memorable as the destination itself. Your day begins with a scenic drive into Yoho, where towering peaks and hanging glaciers quickly set the tone. From the trailhead, the climb starts steadily through forest before breaking out above the treeline onto the Iceline, one of the most striking high-elevation traverses in the Rockies. Here, you’ll hike across open alpine terrain with sweeping views of glaciers, waterfalls, and rugged peaks stretching in every direction. As you continue along the trail, the landscape feels almost otherworldly, with glacial moraines underfoot and the constant sound of distant ice and rushing water nearby. Eventually, the route leads you down toward Yoho Lake, a quiet alpine lake tucked beneath sheer rock walls, offering a perfect place to pause, refuel, and take it all in. With time to relax, explore the shoreline, or simply enjoy the stillness, the return journey brings you back through changing terrain, completing a loop that showcases some of the best scenery Yoho has to offer. This is a hike that feels adventurous without being rushed, designed for those who want to experience the raw beauty of the Rockies from above.