Similar to Bald Hills, Opal Hills offers a different perspective in the Maligne Lake region. This hike is steeper and spends more time in the trees with less Alpine, but it’s a trail locals love for wildflowers and a lack of crowds.

If it’s wildflower season, this hike is a real standout as there is a decent amount of wildflowers in the meadows. Granted, you can find wildflowers everywhere. There is sunlight when they’re in season!

Compared to Bald Hills, which provides sweeping views of Maligne Lake, they’re much less spectacular on Opal Hill. That being said, it is a sweeping alpine meadow that presents some opportunities for exploration.