June 12, 2025 - Driving to Alaska
Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park
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This is a map of Yoho National Park, just west of Banff National Park and Lake Louise, which we would be visiting this afternoon. The Trans-Canada Highway and the original Canadian Pacific Railroad runs through it.
Our first stop in Yoho NP would be Emerald Lake.
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| Here's a map of Emerald Lake. Our task would be to follow the lakeshore trail counter-clockwise around the lake. Parking was no problem. |
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| Our first look at Emerald Lake; it is aptly named. |
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Canoers are enjoying the lake.
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Starting out on the trail.
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| TTT |
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| Some of the trail in the hike's first half was pretty muddy. |
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| Looking across the lake. We wondered what caused the treeless gap on the mountain. Later we would find out it was caused by an avalanche. |
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ZZZ
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A creek flows into Emerald Lake at the north end.
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| Crossing the creek. |
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Pretty country.
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| No inclines on this trail. Carpenter's dream: flat as a board. |
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| Looking up at the area where the avalanche came down. |
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| ZZZ |
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| Looking across the lake at Emerald Lake Lodge. It would be a nice place to stay, I would think. |
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Yay, Emerald Lake!
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| P45 |
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P46
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P48
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