Mount Stephen Quarry Hike

The Mount Stephen Quarry Hike takes you on an exciting outdoor experience in Yoho Provincial Park that will lead you uphill along a challenging route for some breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The trail sets out from the town of Field and climbs uphill along the lower slopes of the mountains, passing by a series of shale beds that are home to a large number of trilobite and tube worm fossils. This area can only be explored with a guide, so be sure to book one if you are interested in exploring the geological past of the region. After passing the fossil deposits, continue uphill to the summit of Mount Stephen, where you will experience some stunning views of nearby peaks like Mount Burgess and Mount Field, as well as the rushing waters of the Kicking Horse River in the valley below. After taking in the sights, head downhill along the same path to return to the trailhead.