Photo: Looking north to Yoho Peak from Waterfall Valley (courtesy Rob and Kathy Taerum)
Yoho Peak
- 2760 m (9,056ft)
- Naming History
- Hiking and Trails
51.5739N -116.559W
Located between Twin Falls Creek (Waterfall Valley) and Yoho Glacier
Province: BC
Park: Yoho
Headwater: Columbia
Visible from Highway: 1
Located between Twin Falls Creek (Waterfall Valley) and Yoho Glacier
Province: BC
Park: Yoho
Headwater: Columbia
Visible from Highway: 1
Year Named: 1886
Named for: The name was first applied to the river. Yoho means "wow" in the Cree Indian language.
Named for: The name was first applied to the river. Yoho means "wow" in the Cree Indian language.
Popular Hike: Emerald Lake/Yoho Valley
Photo: Looking northwest to Mount Collie (beyond) and Yoho Peak from the Iceline Trail
Looking north-northeast to (l-r) Mount Des Poilus, Yoho Peak, and Mount Collie from the Trans-Canada Highway
Looking north to Yoho Peak from Twin Falls Creek above the falls (courtesy Kathy and Rob Taerum)
Looking north across Waterfall Valley to Mount Des Poilus (left) and Yoho Peak from Whaleback Mountain