{"id":707,"date":"2022-01-31T15:48:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T15:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T20:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T19:19:07","slug":"lake-ohara-backpacking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Backpacking Guide to Lake O&#8217;Hara In The Canadian Rockies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Everything_to_know_about_visiting_Lake_OHara_in_Yoho_National_Park\" >Everything to know about visiting Lake O&#8217;Hara in Yoho National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Where_is_Lake_OHara\" >Where is Lake O&#8217;Hara?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Why_is_the_Lake_OHara_area_so_special\" >Why is the Lake O&#8217;Hara area so special?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#When_to_visit_Lake_OHara\" >When to visit Lake O\u2019Hara?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Whats_the_best_way_to_see_Lake_OHara\" >What&#8217;s the best way to see Lake O\u2019Hara?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Getting_to_Lake_OHara\" >Getting to Lake O&#8217;Hara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Accommodation_options_at_Lake_OHara\" >Accommodation options at Lake O&#8217;Hara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Best_hikes_and_photography_spots_around_Lake_OHara\" >Best hikes and photography spots around Lake O&#8217;Hara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Visitor_Tips_for_Lake_OHara\" >Visitor Tips for Lake O&#8217;Hara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/#Other_great_backpacking_trips_in_the_Canadian_Rockies\" >Other great backpacking trips in the Canadian Rockies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><\/a>Lake O&#8217;Hara is an elusive spot that every Canadian has heard of, but only a few lucky ones could see it. Getting a spot to visit Lake O&#8217;Hara is like trying to book a ticket for the Glastonbury festival. Unless you are sneaky, well-prepared, and internet savvy, move on and pick another <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-multiday-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"711\">backpacking experience in the Rockies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everything_to_know_about_visiting_Lake_OHara_in_Yoho_National_Park\"><\/span>Everything to know about visiting Lake O&#8217;Hara in Yoho National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide offers tips on making reservations, the types of\u00a0accommodation available at Lake O&#8217;Hara, and helpful information on the area&#8217;s many hiking trails and photography spots. Hopefully, thanks to this guide, you can be lucky to witness the beauty of the Lake O&#8217;Hara region with your own eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823332999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Lake_OHara\"><\/span>Where is Lake O&#8217;Hara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Backpacking Guide To Lake O&#039;Hara in Yoho National Park in Canada\" class=\"wp-image-8386\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake O\u2019Hara is the hidden gem of Yoho National Park, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/national-and-provincial-parks-of-western-canada\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"698\">the top National Parks in Western Canada<\/a>. Together with the adjacent Banff National Park, they belong to the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoho National Park lies in the Canadian Province of British Columbia, just on the border with Alberta, and was established in 1886, making it the second oldest National Park in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-lake-o-hara-area-so-special\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Lake_OHara_area_so_special\"><\/span>Why is the Lake O&#8217;Hara area so special? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you seen pictures of this place? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trip to Lake O&#8217;Hara is the most sought-after backcountry outing&nbsp;in all of Western Canada. Why you may ask? I think it&#8217;s a matter of easy accessibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake O&#8217;Hara is the only backcountry experience in the Canadian Rockies, that I know of, where it&#8217;s possible to go by cheap motorized transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other backcountry campsites like&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hiking-guide-mount-assiniboine-provincial-park\/\">Mount Assiniboine<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hiking-guide-berg-lake-trail\/\">Berg Lake Trail<\/a>,<\/strong>&nbsp;there&nbsp;is a shuttle in the form of an expensive&nbsp;helicopter flight, but unless you have a few hundred dollars to spare, you are destined&nbsp;to hike&nbsp;with your heavy gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare this with a 24$ shuttle bus ride to Lake O&#8217;Hara campground and you start to understand why it is so popular. The other, fairly obvious reason is the stunning views&nbsp;and plethora of epic hiking trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine the above two reasons with the cheap and well-maintained campsite accommodation and you&#8217;ve got a world-class backpacking experience at <strong>very little effort and cost!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-visit-lake-o-hara\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Lake_OHara\"><\/span><strong>When to visit Lake O\u2019Hara<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-14-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8393\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The official camping season at Lake O\u2019Hara runs from the third week of June until the start of October each year. However, many of the high Alpine routes, like the famous Lake O\u2019Hara Alpine Circuit, are still snowbound in June with avalanche hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take advantage of all hiking trails in the Lake O\u2019Hara area, it\u2019s best to plan your visit between the second week of July and the end of September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-the-best-way-to-see-lake-o-hara\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_way_to_see_Lake_OHara\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the b<strong>est way to see Lake O\u2019Hara<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-on-a-day-trip\">1. <strong>On a day trip<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily bus shuttle service operates between June&#8217;s third week and October&#8217;s first week. Due to the extreme popularity of Lake O&#8217;Hara paired with capped visitor numbers, nowadays, there is a random draw reservation system in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It assigns bus reservations to those who entered an application within specific times. I will get to the details later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-on-an-overnight-campign-trip\">2. On an overnight camping trip <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have time, I highly recommend camping at Lake O\u2019Hara. You can book a tent pad for a maximum of 3 nights. Read on to learn all about camping in Lake O&#8217;Hara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-staying-at-the-elizabeth-parker-hut\">3. <strong>Staying at the Elizabeth Parker Hut<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most accessible and at the exact most popular backcountry huts in Canada, the Elizabeth Parker Hut is operated by the Alpine Club of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-staying-at-the-lake-o-hara-lodge\">4. <strong>Staying at the Lake O&#8217;Hara Lodge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By far the most luxurious option but also the most expensive. Lake O\u2019Hara backcountry lodge consists of rooms and lakeshore cabins. The true definition of a mountain retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-to-lake-o-hara\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_to_Lake_OHara\"><\/span><a href=\"javascript:\"><\/a>Getting to Lake O&#8217;Hara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8388\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When contemplating visiting Lake O&#8217;Hara in the summer, there are two choices:\u00a0<strong>hiking in or taking the bus<\/strong>. Choosing the latter is an obvious\u00a0pick for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 22km round trip\u00a0hike to the base of Lake O&#8217;Hara isn&#8217;t particularly strenuous, but walking along the old fire road through the forest isn&#8217;t exciting either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11868224399\">Taking the bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Welcome to the most exclusive and hard to get to bus ride in British Columbia&#8221;. The Parks Canada officer told us when we finally settled in our seats. He wasn\u2019t joking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to overwhelming interest, in previous years, when the reservations for the bus opened, the phone lines were flooded for days. You wouldn&#8217;t get through unless you called persistently for a few hours straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bus leaves near the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bth1jfgLDRdS1Uf97\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bth1jfgLDRdS1Uf97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake O&#8217;Hara parking lot<\/a>, where you can leave your car for the day or overnight, depending on your reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-bus-reservation-for-a-day-visit-to-lake-o-hara\"><strong>How to make a bus reservation for a <u>day visit<\/u> to Lake O\u2019Hara<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, reservations for the Lake O&#8217;Hara day-use shuttle will again be available through a random draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><blockquote><p>You can submit an application for the random draw between March 3 and March 24, 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/create-booking\/results?mapId=-2147483328&amp;searchTabGroupId=3&amp;bookingCategoryId=10&amp;startDate=2025-06-04&amp;endDate=2025-06-05&amp;nights=1&amp;isReserving=true&amp;partySize=1&amp;searchTime=2025-01-13T14:03:55.206&amp;flexibleSearch=%5Bfalse,false,null,1%5D&amp;resourceLocationId=-2147483536&amp;filterData=%7B%7D\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/create-booking\/results?mapId=-2147483328&amp;searchTabGroupId=3&amp;bookingCategoryId=10&amp;startDate=2025-06-04&amp;endDate=2025-06-05&amp;nights=1&amp;isReserving=true&amp;partySize=1&amp;searchTime=2025-01-13T14:03:55.206&amp;flexibleSearch=%5Bfalse,false,null,1%5D&amp;resourceLocationId=-2147483536&amp;filterData=%7B%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11868224899\">Hiking to Lake O&#8217;Hara<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to make a reservation to walk to Lake O&#8217;Hara. The trailhead lies 100m away from the Trans Canada Highway between Lake Louise and Field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 11-kilometer slightly uphill\u00a0hike is generally uneventful, with the occasional glimpse of beautiful peaks as you wind through the trees. A quick walker can get to Lake O&#8217;Hara in 2 hours from the car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had done it in the winter when the shuttle wasn&#8217;t operating. Taking the bus makes a lot more sense. You want to preserve your energy to complete at least one of the many\u00a0day hikes in the Lake O&#8217;Hara region.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823334899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_options_at_Lake_OHara\"><\/span>Accommodation options at Lake O&#8217;Hara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8411\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-3.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823335199\">Camping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The campsite at Lake O&#8217;Hara requires a reservation, and you guessed it. The booking is hard to get. The campsite has 30 individual sites, running potable water, cooking shelters, daily cleaned toilets, individual bear lockers, and evening activities. It&#8217;s honestly the best backcountry campground I&#8217;ve ever been to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-book-the-campground-at-lake-o-hara-for-summer-season-2022\">How to book the campground at Lake O\u2019Hara for the summer season of 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-large has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><blockquote><p>Reservations for the summer 2025 season at Lake O\u2019Hara will launch on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 8:00 am MT<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go To the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parks Canada Reservation Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Backcountry Tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Backcountry Zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Yoho<\/strong> Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type In your arrival date, Party Size, Tent Pads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Access point: Morning or afternoon bus preference<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: Make sure to set up an account with Parks Canada before the Reservations open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can book for a maximum of 3 nights, up to two tent sites<\/strong>&nbsp;(one tent per site), and a maximum of 4 people per tent. A seat on a shuttle bus will automatically be added to your campsite booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>You didn&#8217;t manage to get a booking? Don&#8217;t fret. Receive a text message when a cancellation occurs. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorstatus.com\/alerts\/canada\/british-columbia\/yoho-national-park\/lake-ohara-backcountry-campground\/?via=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/outdoorstatus.com\/alerts\/canada\/british-columbia\/yoho-national-park\/lake-ohara-backcountry-campground\/?via=inafarawayland\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register with Outdoor Status<\/a>, pick dates to track, and get notified when a spot opens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-cost-of-staying-overnight-at-lake-o-hara-campground-in-the-summer-season-2022\"><strong>The cost of staying overnight at Lake O\u2019Hara campground<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four different costs involved in staying overnight at the Lake O&#8217;Hara campground: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reservation fee: $11.50 per reservation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilderness pass: $13.50\/person\/night,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bus fee: $24\/person for the return trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Park entry fee <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> For the latter, consider purchasing an annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca\/en\/decouverte-discovery?_ga=2.252480655.7401356.1643717264-959009103.1643717264\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca\/en\/decouverte-discovery?_ga=2.252480655.7401356.1643717264-959009103.1643717264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parks Canada Discovery Pass<\/a>, especially if you will be visiting any national park in Canada for more than 7 days in one year. Group and family options are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campground-facilities-and-rules\"><strong>Campground facilities and rules<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are two cooking shelters, a fire pit, food and garbage storage, grey water disposal, outhouses (with flushing water!), and treated well water. Quite the luxury!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tent pads are 2.7 x 2.7 meters wide and can hold 1 small backpacking tent with a maximum of 4 people inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can bring max. two small bags per person with a maximum combined weight of 25kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t bring any loose items or hard-sided coolers with you on the bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will have a storage locker assigned to your tent pad number. You need to store your food and any scented items in your locker, away from the reach of wildlife. You can bring a padlock for it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823335399\">The Elizabeth Parker Hut<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8412\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-Winter-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth Parker Hut is operated by the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) and is located a 10-minute walk away from the bus stop near Lake O\u2019Hara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-reservation-for-summer-2022-in-elizabeth-parker-hut\"><strong>How to make a reservation<\/strong> in Elizabeth Parker Hut<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reservations are made through an online booking request form on the <a href=\"https:\/\/alpineclubofcanada.ca\/hut\/elizabeth-parker-hut\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/alpineclubofcanada.ca\/hut\/elizabeth-parker-hut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC website<\/a>. You first have to enter a random draw. The bus will be automatically assigned to your booking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-cost-of-staying-at-the-elizabeth-parker-hut-in-summer-2022\">The cost of staying at the Elizabeth Parker Hut in the summer of 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Per night rates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ACC Member<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Non-Member<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard rates<\/td><td>$50<\/td><td>$60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer high-season (mid-June to Thanksgiving)<\/td><td>$60<\/td><td>$70<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prices are in Canadian dollars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elizabeth-parker-hut-amenities\">Elizabeth Parker <strong>Hut amenities <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hut can hold up to 24 people in the summer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are two bunk beds with mattresses, but you must bring your sleeping bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is access to a propane stove with fuel supplied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, and cutlery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a basic outhouse in a separate building from the hut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodstove with firewood provided (you might have to chop it outside)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water comes from snowmelt in the winter or creek in the summer and should be treated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hut-rules\">Hut rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All ACC huts are user-maintained, meaning the work is done by those who stay there. Ensure you leave the hut clean, chop the firewood, or shovel the snow. Don&#8217;t leave any trash behind, including any leftover food you might have in your backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823335599\">The Lake O&#8217;Hara Lodge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-23-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-23.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is by far the most luxurious accommodation option at Lake O&#8217;Hara. The lodge has several different styles of accommodation: the shore cabins, which, as the name indicates, lie on the shore of Lake O&#8217;Hara; the lodge rooms around 50 m away; and the guide&#8217;s cabins on a nearby grassy knoll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lake-o-hara-lodge-2022-rates\"><strong>Lake O\u2019Hara Lodge 2025 rates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Food, afternoon tea, the bus trip, access to canoes, guided excursions, and all taxes and gratuities are included in the booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices start at $990\/per night\/2 people, and a minimum stay of 3 nights is required.\u00a0This is very expensive compared to the campground or the Elizabeth Parker Hut, but you get much in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incredible gourmet experiences with some of the best chefs in Canada, tours with certified international mountain guides, and most importantly, a proper comfy bed and an actual toilet!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-reservation-at-the-lake-o-hara-lodge\"><strong>How to make a reservation<\/strong> at the Lake O&#8217;Hara Lodge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Call 1-250-343-6418 between Monday to Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM MST. You will be asked to pay a deposit upon your booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823335899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_hikes_and_photography_spots_around_Lake_OHara\"><\/span>Best hikes and photography spots around Lake O&#8217;Hara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-17-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8390\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although making the campsite reservation can be a hassle, once you&#8217;re at Lake O&#8217;Hara, you&#8217;ll forget all its stresses and strains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some viewpoints are of indescribable beauty. Some of those are a 10-minute stroll, others require a full day&#8217;s walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to combine many of them, consider doing the entire Lake O&#8217;Hara Alpine Circuit &#8211; one of\u00a0my favourite<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\"> day hikes in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail is marked by a blue square with two vertical yellow lines that you&#8217;ll see painted on the rocks and trees on the trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although trails are well-marked and easy to follow, I highly recommend getting a map of them before visiting Lake O&#8217;Hara.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823336199\">1. The Wiwaxy Gap and the H\u00fcber Ledges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 4.8 km one way to Lake Oesa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: 520 m<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 2-3 hours one way; 4-5 hours return via Lake Oesa trail<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8404\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8404\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8406\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8406\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The route up from the Lake Shore to the Wiwaxy Gap is a steep but beautiful hike. As it switchbacks sharply through the bush, you&#8217;ll soon be above the tree line looking down at Lake O&#8217;Hara with the Sch\u00e4ffer Ridge in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve made it to the Wiwaxy Gap, the highest point of the Alpine Circuit, the descent on the Huber Ledges to Lake Oesa is an excellent, albeit strenuous, introduction to hiking at Lake O&#8217;Hara.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823336499\">2. The Lake Oesa Trail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 3.2 km one way<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: 240 meters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 3-hour return<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8403\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8403\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"8382\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8382\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-25.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-25-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-25-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-25-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-25-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lake Oesa Trail is the less severe version of the Wiwaxy Gap and the Huber Ledges. It takes a more gradual ascent through the forest and passes Victoria Falls, Victoria Lake, and Lefroy Lake.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823336799\">3. The Yukness Ledges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 2.3km between Lake Oesa and Opabin Plateau<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The elevation difference between Lake Oesa and Opabin Plateau: &lt;50 m<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The duration between Lake Oesa and the Opabin Plateau<\/strong>:<strong> 1 hour<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yukness Ledges connect Lake Oesa with the Opabin Plateau and are a prominent feature of the Lake O&#8217;Hara Alpine Circuit. They are 2.3km long and mostly flat as they navigate Yukness Mountain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823337199\">4. The Opabin Plateau<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: 200 m<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance one way: 2.8 km to Prospect, 4.7 km to Opabin Lake<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 2 hours return to Prospect, 3-4 hours to Opabin Lake<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" data-id=\"8391\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8391\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-16-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-16-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8385\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8385\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Opabin Plateau is home to many small tarns and larger alpine lakes. The Cascade Lakes, Moor Lakes, Hungabee Lake, and the most significant Opabin Lake call the plateau home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer sun, they all shimmer with various blues, aquamarines, and emerald greens, but for me, the highlight of the plateau is the Opabin Prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Opabin Prospect is a rocky outcrop that looks west over Lake O&#8217;Hara and the adjacent Mary Lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823337499\">5. Sch\u00e4ffer Lake and Lake McArthur<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 2 km to Sch\u00e4ffer Lake; 4.2 km to Lake McArthur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: 241 m<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 3 &#8211; 4.5 hour return to Lake McArthur<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8400\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8398\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8398\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sch\u00e4ffer Lake is a small alpine tarn less than 1km from The Elizabeth Parker Hut. From the campsite, it marks the halfway point to the much grander Lake McArthur, the largest lake in the area. The easy-to-follow trail is mostly uphill from the campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823337799\">6. Mount Sch\u00e4ffer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 6 km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain: 682m<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 2 hours to Lake McArthur, 3.5 hours to Mount Sch\u00e4ffer Summit, 4.5 &#8211; 6 hour return<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8395\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8395\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8396\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8396\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8392\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8392\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"8394\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8394\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A bit of a nerve-wracking scramble to Mount Sch\u00e4ffer&#8217;s summit offers views of Lake O&#8217;Hara to the north and Lake McArthur to the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The not-for-the-faint-hearted trail ascends from Lake McArthur for a further approximately 1.5 hours. It is not an easy achievement but one with tremendous rewards. Scrambling is involved, so be prepared.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823439999\">7. The Lake O&#8217;Hara Lower Circuit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 2.8 km <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain: Minimal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 1 &#8211; 2 hours <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-29-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8378\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669310071371927;width:842px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-29-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-29-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-29-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-29-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-29.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most leisurely\u00a0hike\u00a0in the park is the lower route around Lake O&#8217;Hara.\u00a0Throughout July until the middle of August, different blooming wildflowers brilliantly decorate the well-maintained path.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823338199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_Tips_for_Lake_OHara\"><\/span>Visitor Tips for Lake O&#8217;Hara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-26-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8379\" style=\"width:751px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-26-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-26-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-26-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-26-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Ohara-26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"last-minute-cancellations\">Last minute cancellations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you weren&#8217;t lucky enough not to know about Lake O&#8217;Hara, or you&#8217;ve only just discovered this excellent guide and all the bookings in the campsite, ACC huts, and Lodge are gone, then fear not.\u00a0<strong>Not all is lost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because people are forced to make bookings so far in advance, many cannot stick to their original arrangements, don&#8217;t turn up, or, for example, book for 3 nights but leave after 2.\u00a0<strong>Cancellations do happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no harm in checking for cancellations online. You have to be prepared to be flexible and possibly leave at a moment\u2019s notice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823338499\">Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoho National Park lies within the subarctic zone, where the winters are long and cold,\u00a0and summers are short but warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather\u00a0in the mountains\u00a0is highly unpredictable. Chinook winds, which sometimes occur in this region, can raise the temperature by over 30 degrees Celsius in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was there in August, the smoke from nearby wildfires created a thick haze, but overnight temperatures were nearly freezing, even at the height of summer. As long as you come prepared for the elements, then you will be fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823338699\">A few packing essentials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re getting the bus, remember guests are limited to one bag. The weight of this bag has no restrictions, so fill it with whatever you&#8217;d like. There is no need to worry about bringing only rice and pasta for once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover,\u00a0I didn&#8217;t see the &#8220;one bag rule&#8221; being enforced.\u00a0I&#8217;ve seen many people bring huge wheelie suitcases and\u00a0big BBQ grills. It&#8217;s a bit excessive if you ask me, but each is their own.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81tfFrtzGFL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:160px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backpack<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For multi-day backpacking trips where I have to carry a tent and food, I use my trusted <strong>Osprey Ariel AG <\/strong>backpack with a 65-litre capacity and its anti-gravity harness system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48YjCLN\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48YjCLN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/  <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/eKZ3Dj\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/eKZ3Dj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61hyVXS-v5L._AC_SL1200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:269px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightweight backpacking tent <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve had the <strong>MSR Hubba Hubba NX<\/strong> for years now and used it on every single backpacking trip I did in the Rockies. So far I have no tears and all the poles are still intact.&nbsp;Grab a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490wIYS\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490wIYS\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tent footprint<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>too, to prolong the life of your tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/493cxd7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/493cxd7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/rQN9V3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/rQN9V3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71jYUyjo5hL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:99px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeping pad<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a good night&#8217;s rest after hiking the whole day is essential. <strong>The Sea To Summit Ultralight sleeping pad<\/strong> will not only keep you&nbsp;insulated from the ground, but it will keep you comfy too. My advice is to go with the larger size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490EVMI\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490EVMI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/5g0WRN\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/5g0WRN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/816pVvFnDLL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:166px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camping stove<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The folding <strong>MSR pocket rocket<\/strong> is my constant companion that provides daily hot meals in the backcountry. For its small size, it is incredibly efficient and it supports a wide range of camping pots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVpNBz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVpNBz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/GmdxaL\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/GmdxaL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71-K6YfLYDL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camping pot<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies offer pot sets however over the years I noticed that one pot is more than enough to cook a meal or make a hot cup of tea. I have the Sea To Summit Lightweight Aluminium Pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48W80Jg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48W80Jg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQjo2k\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQjo2k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Q4SrdrvcL._AC_SL1200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water filter<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The water filtering system is essential to avoid waterborne diseases such as Giardia. I use the lightweight<strong> Platypus GravityWorks.<\/strong> Although the initial cost is higher than other options (e.g. tablets), in the long run, the cost per liter is unbeatable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVqsD3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVqsD3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zNmAW6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/zNmAW6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61TVlossveL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:204px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solar lantern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best gifts I&#8217;ve ever received. The <strong>LuminAid solar lantern<\/strong>&nbsp;is always attached to the outside of my backpack where it recharges during the&nbsp;day. The light it gives is enough to play games in the tent or cook dinner in the evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vzyMbW\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vzyMbW\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823338899\">Le Relais Shelter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Le Relais is a quaint little lodge situated centrally between the campsite, the ACC huts, and the lodge. Le Relais Day Shelter offers a warm welcome and a valuable information source for visitors to Lake O\u2019Hara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shelter is located near the end of Lake O\u2019Hara Road (approximately 11 km from the Lake O\u2019Hara parking lot trailhead). It should be your first stop at Lake O\u2019Hara for the most up-to-date information on trail conditions and wildlife sightings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask the staff about trails suited to your interests and hiking ability. You can also purchase trail maps, hot and cold beverages, and light snacks: hot chocolate, tea, coffee, ice cream, noodles, chocolate, and their famous carrot cake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s cash only, US dollars are accepted at par, and all profits from sales are used to maintain and improve trails in the Lake O\u2019Hara area. During the summer months, the Lake O\u2019Hara bus stops at the shelter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11823339099\">Wildlife Awareness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake O&#8217;Hara area and Yoho National Park are prime grizzly bear habitats. DO NOT GO WITHOUT\u00a0BEAR SPRAY. Sing songs, make noise, and keep your eyes open for tracks and other signs of bears. Upon encountering a bear,\u00a0DO NOT RUN. Make the bear aware of your presence, and speak calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it retreats proceed with caution never getting too close, if it aggresses (which is highly unlikely, as bears are very shy animals) then stand your ground and be ready with your spray. Don&#8217;t worry. Bears are more scared of you than you are of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On my last day at Lake O&#8217;Hara, I was lucky to see a Wolverine, a small creature and a rare endangered species. There&#8217;s a login\u00a0book at Le Relais shelter, which you can check to see where the most recent sightings were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_great_backpacking_trips_in_the_Canadian_Rockies\"><\/span>Other great backpacking trips in the Canadian Rockies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hiking-guide-berg-lake-trail\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"726\">Berg Lake Trail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skyline-trail-jasper\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"713\">Skyline Trail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"715\">Rockwall Trail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/tonquin-valley-backpacking-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"706\">Tonquin Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/maligne-lake-paddle-trip-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"714\">Maligne Lake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hiking-guide-mount-assiniboine-provincial-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"733\">Mount Assiniboine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lake O&#8217;Hara is an elusive spot that every Canadian has heard of, but only a few lucky ones could see it. Getting a spot to visit Lake O&#8217;Hara is like trying to book a ticket for the Glastonbury festival. Unless you are sneaky, well-prepared, and internet savvy, move on and pick another backpacking experience in &#8230; <a title=\"A Comprehensive Backpacking Guide to Lake O&#8217;Hara In The Canadian Rockies\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about A Comprehensive Backpacking Guide to Lake O&#8217;Hara In The Canadian Rockies\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[124],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadian-rockies-backpacking","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=707"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30349,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/707\/revisions\/30349"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}