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.
That is the correct way for the large buses to negotiate the very tight switchbacks. There is even a sign there to show you how it is done.Tak Falls switchback sign.
All types of towed units are not allowed.
To the OP: You would need to be in exceptional condition physically to be able to do the 16 km (each way) trip on foot or snowshoes.
