Takakkaw Falls Yoho National Park BC Canada

 If you are looking for a beautiful waterfall in Yoho National Park, Takakkaw Falls is a must see. Likewise if you someone that loves checking out waterfalls but is not really into hiking really far to get to it, then this is a great place to go. There is a bit of a drive up there from the number one highway (about 13 km). On your way up to the waterfall, there are a couple of tight switchbacks but if you take your time you will have no trouble at all.

Takakkaw Falls is a waterfall located in Yoho National Park near field B.C. Canada. This magnificent waterfall has a total height of 373 meters 1,224 feet making it the second tallest waterfall in Canada.

The parking lot is quite close to the waterfall. To get to the waterfall from the parking lot find the path it will take you right to it. You can feel the spray from the mist of the waterfall after you cross the bridge and it gets cooler as you get closer. It can be refreshing on a hot day, but not so refreshing on a cold day.

Be careful if you decide to walk around on the rocks near the waterfall while you’re exploring because it is quite slippery from the spray of the waterfall. When I went there I was lucky enough to see people rock climbing way up near the top of the waterfall they were so high up I could hardly see them. It was amazing. When you are there you are surrounded by beautiful views of the mountains and backcountry, If  you are in the area of this massive waterfall it’s always worth checking out. 

Exploring the backcountry in Yoho National Park

There are different trails in Yoho backcountry that you can do. It would be a good idea to get started early in the day if you are planning on going to the further trails/waterfalls. This is a nice trail system because there are trails and sights to see that branch off from the main trail. Some of them include:  Point Lace falls and Angels Staircase Falls. These two are quite close to one another. One on each side. Could only see the Angel staircase falls from a distance. 

Camping

If you are looking for a place to camp near Field B.C., there are two campsites close by just off of highway number 1 heading west just before Field. They are Monarch campground and Kicking horse campground. There is also a campsite near Takakkaw falls. At Takakkaw falls campground there are no services and you won’t be able to park at your campsite you will have to leave your vehicle in the parking lot. There are wheelbarrows to help get your belongings from the parking lot to the campsite.

Field B.C.

There is a visitor center in Field that has a gift shop and friendly helpful staff. Just across the train tracks in there are a liquor store and a couple of restaurants to check out.
Just near the visitors center, there is a gas station/convenience store that has plenty of food and drinks and interesting items for sale.