hoodoo creek trail yoho

Type: Out & Back. The Hoodoo Creek trail-head is about 6.5 KM (4.0 miles) east of the west gate into Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.Total return distance for this hike is about 5.2 KM (3¼ miles) with an elevation gain of 340 m (1,115 ft) to a maximum elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) at the Upper Viewpoint.Today this hike is accompanied by my son and daughter-in-law who are visiting from Markham east and north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The hike begins on a flat, gravel road through the Hoodoo Creek Campground. Phone: 250-343-6783. Details - Map - Reviews - Nearest. Number of Sites: 30. The gradual road takes you to a woodsy path, which after crossing a small bridge rockets you up 900 feet in a short distance. Located on the west side of Yoho National Park, this short 3-mile trek will take you on an epic alpine journey to a cluster of incredible hoodoos. The Leanchoil Hoodoos are a short but moderately difficult hike from the Hoodoo Creek campground 22km west of Field. Some of the hike is through an old burn area which improves the view but a recent windstorm has knocked timber down over the trail so it is necessary to navigate over or under dead fall. Hoodoo Creek Campground is a sunny open meadow with views of Mt. Website: Click here. Hoodoo Creek is an interesting short hike in Yoho National Park, BC, Canada.. Use of text and images require written permission from the author ©The hiking guide calls it a steep, uphill climb. A light rain begins.The Upper Viewpoint provides an entirely different perspective with an up close and personal view of the rock and gravel elements. The trail is excellent with a variety of terrain and spectacular, diverse views. The fun begins when the trail The steep narrow switchback will get your heart pumping, and although there is little for scenery We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. forest with periodic views of the valley carved by the cascading, white water of Hoodoo Creek. Granted, most of the elevation is achieved in a short distance but rating the hike as a moderate grade with a few short, steep sections might be more accurate. In some locations the light shining into dense, lush forest littered with dead fall creates artistic arrangements.Near the top of a steep section close to the objective a 'Y' junction is encountered. Hoodoo Creek - Yoho National Park . Hoodoo Creek is visible below.There is steep, rustic trail along the top of the Hoodoos which provides a unique perspective looking down on the complex of stone caps protecting, or at least reducing, the gravel pillars from erosion by wind and rain.The short period of light rain enjoyed while at the Upper Viewpoint moves on and the hike back to the car is very scenic and easy on consistent descent with the occasional fallen tree to climb over.On a previous visit, the highlight hike was a rough and rugged traverse of Mount Allan from Dead Man's Flats to Ribbon Creek.Accommodation for this trip have been made at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort above Golden, British Columbia and transportation will occur in a new Dodge Journey, ideal for our initiative since there is a lot of gear and an emergency visit to the hospital in Revelstoke will be necessary. The trailhead begins at an abandoned road that goes through a closed down campground. At this time, after sustained ascent, a bit of descent seems attractive.The Upper Viewpoint will be visited second. Occasionally, hoodoos can be seen on the other side of the valley.The Hoodoos Trail provides excellent views of the white, cascading waters of Hoodoo Creek in the valley beneath.The valley walls amplify the sound of falling water on its descent to the valley below.
All Rights Reserved. Yoho National Park, Hoodoo Creek Campground . Daylight lingers here and offers campers the opportunity to take a stroll to the historic Deer Lodge Cabin or a more arduous hike to the infamous Hoodoos up above. Rates: Check website for rates. The descent to the Lower Viewpoint is on sketchy trail to Hoodoo Creek.The spectacular images of the Hoodoos explode into view from the hillside to the left, accompanied by the sound of rushing water at trail side, while the last few minutes of sunshine are enjoyed before a light rain begins.The Hoodoos, from the Lower Viewpoint, present an impressive wall of fascinating form, enhanced by the fact they have been constructed by nature over thousands of  years and remain in a perpetual state of slow-motion change.The hike uphill, back to the 'Y' junction followed by the continuing ascent to the Upper Viewpoint seems a bit aggressive when considered against the alternative of making a more direct approach on the slope between Hoodoo Creek and the left edge of the Hoodoos.So, the scramble proceeds laterally up the firm-surface slope while remaining conscious of leaving no trace. Located on the west side of Yoho National Park, this short 3-mile trek will take you on an epic alpine journey to a cluster of incredible hoodoos.
The Hoodoo Creek trail-head is about 6.5 KM (4.0 miles) east of the west gate into Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

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