Takakkaw Falls in Mid May ??
We plan to stay a Kicking Horse CG at Yoho NP in May. The campground opens May 18th but the road to the falls is closed until mid-June. The following is from Yoho website. Tumbling 254m (830 feet...
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Blazing Zippers wrote:
A few years ago, we had the pleasure of visiting the Falls. Beautiful! Anyway, coming down, there was a large tour bus BACKING up the grade---the driver had gone as far forward as he could at a switchback, then just backed up to the next switchback.
I swear!! My wife was with me. I bet the driver figured it was easier then being beaten with cameras by people that couldn't speak English. I swear it's true.
It is true. Tour buses are allowed to drive up the switchbacks but must back at alternate corners as the corners are so sharp. That is why trailers and motorhomes are not allowed since they would hold up the traffic so badly. My 3/4 ton pickup will make it around the corners but only if I use both lanes. The fifth wheel stays at the bottom.
