Opal Hills

Expect steep and you won't be disappointed

We hiked Opal Hills by Maligne Lake May 13 and there was still lots of snow, but we went in early am and it was crusted over so you could manage fine with just cleats. (You have to trek across the sno...

Best Snowshoe hike

If you are looking for a tuff hike to do in the winter make sure you pack your snowshoes and polls. I loved this hike it was a good amount of challenge to do in the winter, would no advise to do the l...

Mainly in the trees but the top is nice

You spend your time walking up a steep grade to the top mainly in the trees. Once you get into the open, you find yourself in the valley of the surrounding mountain peaks. It was chilly up there so be...

Great Hike

We enjoyed a very good HalF-day hike at Opal Hills trail. Disappointed that wildflowers were not as prominent as we had hoped. Views of Maligne Lake are limited. Better choice for lake views would be...

Great walk

Very steep going for a good way through forest. Once where the paths split we took the right path which is steeper than the left but better having the right hand side to come down. Quite slippery in t...