The Emerald Glacier along the Iceline Trail:
The Iceline is a fascinating hike on one of Yoho National Parks premiere trails. You will travel from thick forest on to rocky glacial moraines, up along the edge of the Emerald Glacier and the Vice President Mountain, and eventually down into sprawling alpine plateaus. The Iceline trail climbs high above the valley, yielding an outstanding view of the Daly Glacier branching off of the Waputik Icefield feeding Takakkaw Falls. The Iceline trail gives visitors to Yoho a chance to witness glacial processes up close, as the Emerald Glacier retreats and leaves boulders, rock moraines, and scars across the mountainside.
Park your car in the Takakkaw Falls parking lot and proceed to the listed marked trailhead. Follow the marked trails to the Iceline Trail and proceed north to the Iceline Summit. Note: This is a difficult hike, not intended for beginners. Be sure to bring plenty of water, food and bear spray.
*** Bring the spoiler pictures with you before the hike as there is no cell reception! ***
Note: This geocache is only accessible in the summer when the Yoho Valley road is open (typically late June through early October, although it is weather dependent). A valid park pass is required for any exploration of Yoho National Park.
This cache was placed with permission from Parks Canada.