The hike to the waterfalls and the hike to the Inkpots are two different tales..but both spectacular. The hike to the falls are on a paved or finely-crushed gravel path, or on a causeway that walks you above the water. Either way, it is a relatively easy walk for most able-bodied persons. The falls are spectacular, but be prepared...in August, it will be busy with people, and you will spend a lot of time brushing elbows as people head the other way. And, at lower falls, there will be a 45 minute wait to look at the falls through a natural window opening in the rock. Personally, I'm not in the "selfie" crowd, so I will make better use of my time. Upper falls is another few minutes up the trail, and is equally powerful. Obviously, since water flows downhill, you are hiking uphill from the parking lot to see the falls. Continue past the upper falls, and now you are on the way to the Inkpots. This is where you will really start working. It is wide, well marked, but with much less humanity...we were never completely alone, but usually we didn't have anyone within 50 yards of us. It is about 3.5 mi from parking to the Inkpots, and it is uphill 2/3 of the way from the falls to the Inkpots, before descending back downhill to the river and Inkpots. The Inkpots were not as colorful as I had hoped, but they were an interesting natural phenomenon that we wanted to see. There are some benches, no toilets, and the river runs nearby. the walk back was 1/3 uphill and 2/3 downhill to the falls before the final (and crowded) stretch to the parking lot. Speaking of parking, we arrived at 8:20AM and were lucky to grab the last parking spot. It fills up quickly. More parking is nearby, but it adds to your walk. A cafe/store at the start of the trail sells food, coffee, and souvenirs. Bathrooms are also near the cafe. This is a must-see destination at Banff, but in peak season, arrive early- with good hiking shoes, if going to the Inkpots- and bring your food, water, bear spray, and camera. Our round trip was 7.8 miles in 3.5 hours. read more

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We're excited to have an early morning start. Ample time to hike Johnston Canyon Lower Falls. Our biggest surprise included entering and exiting the cave. Amazing waterfalls! Would love to return and hike Upper Falls in the future. read more

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Really beautiful, easy hike to the Upper Falls! Loved every minute in our perfect September weather!! read more

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Johnston Canyon may be a bit of a hike but it truly is magical. The trails are accessible for most hikers and lead you to the canyon, over bridges with rushing turquoise water underneath. The Upper Falls is worth the extra kms of trail and the sounds of the powerful falls enraptures you. I love that it's challenging enough to feel like an accomplishment but still manageable for a casual day trip. It's busy during peak summer, but the views are worth it. read more

Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots - Hiking Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Just stopped here while on a tour with Vancouver Journey. We only hiked to the lower falls and in the snow/ice it takes about an hour to walk there and back. ~350 ft of elevation gain per my Apple Watch. Beautiful icy sights in late March. Definitely wear crampons! Wish we had more time to see the upper falls. read more

I took the first Roam Transit 9 bus from town to get here. It's not reservable so get to the bus stop early. I definitely recommend coming here early since it gets crowded after 12:00 PM. The hike was pretty easy with rails and paved trails in some parts. I was wondering why there was a long line for the lower falls and to my surprise, you do get a close up view of the lower falls so it's worth the wait. The line for the upper falls is not worth the wait though, just go to the upper falls overlook (on the left) and it's a better view. read more

Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots - upper falls overlook - Hiking Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I joined a group tour to hike Johnston Canyon during Christmas break. It was absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend hiking during the winter. I wore micro spikes which I highly recommend. There were some icy moments where I could have easily slipped had I not worn spikes. It was a moderate hike. There were not a lot of hills but lots of waterfalls. Lots of pictures were taken. There were bathrooms at the start of the hike. Parking lot can fit about 10-15 vehicles. Place does get busy, so if you want to beat the crowd, go early in the morning. read more

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Love this stop from our two day tour bus! We only had time for the lower falls hike but it was so worth it! Well paved, well fenced way to either lower or higher falls. Just the combination of mountains and the water is magical. The cool weather made it easier. It rained and snowed on our second day of the tour but nothing dampened the days as a matter of fact, the weather just gave it a different perspective of beauty! read more

There is a free and ample sized lot and restroom at the trailhead. Very family friendly and paved trail with decent views of the waterfall and stream below. Complaint is the lack of enforcement (parks and wildlife?) of good behavior; plenty of people feeding wild animals, tossing trash, and being turds. Another suggestion would've been to make the walking paths wider for an out and back trail. Too many people and poor behavior equals out to a subpar experience. read more

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Best time if you want to take a long stroll on a paved walking area. Don't bring any scrollers or heave bags with you. You should bring a lightweight backpack to stored some snacks and pre-cut fruits in a separate bags. No garbage cans and no where to dump your garbage. It can be 2-3 hours walk depending on how far you want to walk. Remember that you need to walk back to your car. Bring some sturdy and comfortable walking or lightweight hiking shoes No boots, sandals, or heeled shoes. Bring a light wind breaker and/or 1/4 zip fleece. You can take off the windbreaker and/or fleece based on the weather. If you need more info, you can send me a direct message. It's worth your time and I would visit the place again. read more

Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots - Hiking Near Me - Banff, Alberta

One of the first hiking adventures that we did on our trip to Banff was Johnston canyon. First and foremost, we arrived a little bit later on a Saturday afternoon and parking was a nightmare. It was Labor Day weekend, and we circled the parking lot for quite some time before we eventually found a spot. The "hike" is a solitary mostly paved path that leads you out and back to the lower waterfall with the option to continue onward and upward to the upper waterfall. Both of the viewing points for the lower waterfall and the upper waterfall had quite long lines, so we opted to go past them, and just keep hiking. The farther you go on the hike, the less crowded it is going to get because the elevation changes drastically and most people were there just to snap photos of the waterfall and not actually hike. I was so glad that we kept going all the way to the upper most waterfall look out because there were almost no people up there and we got to really enjoy the beauty without the crowds. read more

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Lots of people in the trail so it's safe for solo walkers Ice cream on the way back was amazing The last part of the falls did not wow me as much. Once you pass the lower falls the trail becomes less populated by others :) read more

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Easy Hike with paved roads. Some areas were a lot more crowded especially around the lower falls. We decided to skip it because we didn't wanna spend an hour long just to take pictures behind the falls.i recommend not bringing strollers and maybe using a carrier for the little ones. We didn't go to the upper falls because we had older parents with us and 2 littles. There's parking if you come early. read more

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a quick and easy lil stroll it's like a cute hike to the lower canyon (and you can continue to go to the upper side as well) the water is super pretty and blue and the green trees are perfecto it's all unreal !! parking is accessible all around too read more

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This park has absolutely beautiful waterfalls! The trails are very well-maintained. But it is VERY crowded because it is so beautiful. Great restroom facilities, coffee shop, gift shop, and cafe. Free parking is available, but limited. $20/day parking was readily available. We took the shuttle bus, which cost $40 plus about $60 to park in Banff (we regret that we did not use free parking a little further away). read more

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Magical winter wonderland, from a fairytale. No video or picture can show the beauty and just the sheer size of this beautiful canyon. You have to do this hike, just grab some ice cleats or crampons before coming in the winter. We bought some on Amazon, so needed and it'll make the experience more enjoyable. They maintain the catwalk and trails nicely, it's open year round it seems. The parking lot is fairly decent in size but I'd go before 11am to avoid the crowds, no fees for entrance or the lot! Honestly, I was expecting some amazing views but in person it blew me away. My jaw dropped at every turn. The icy canyon all around you is pure bliss, we came here when the temperature was around 40 degrees fahrenheit (sorry I'm American and didn't use celcius or the metric system growing up which is a shame) on 01.26.23 which is pretty crazy because it should be way colder during this time. I'm grateful it was warmer because it made it pleasant for my 5 yr old son. Go to the lower and upper falls. Round trip I believe it took us with a kid about two hours, including us just staring at the waterfalls for a long time lol. It's very doable for most people, just get the ice cleats and crampons. Trust me. I know there are tour groups from downtown Banff if you want to go that route, especially if you don't have a vehicle and crampons. I believe the prices will vary but it might run you around $75 - $80 bucks per person. Bathrooms are available and the whole place is maintained constantly. Enjoy and please be respectful of the environment and critters, it's worth it! read more

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Will keep this review short(ish) instead of writing a long love letter to Johnston Canyon, my absolute favorite spot that we visited in Banff! The hike was beautiful as it took you through the canyon, next to the water, and even over it in some spots. I was truly in awe throughout the entire hike! The water was the most beautiful color and I loved being surrounded by the mossy rocks and trees. We visited as part of the hop on hop off experience and were on a time crunch so we didn't get to spend any time exploring the lower falls, but headed straight to the upper falls. The hike to the upper falls was fairly moderate, a good mixture of flat, steep, and gradual incline, it got the heart pumping in a few spots, but it was short enough that it wasn't too tiring to take all your energy for the day. We arrived pretty early and I'm happy we did, as we didn't pass many people returning from their hike on our way out. When we headed back from the upper falls there were a lot people headed our way, but only in a few places on the bridges did it feel too cramped. read more

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Banff National Park just keeps giving and giving with more gorgeous hikes and places to discover! We visited this place late in the day in September. There were quite a few people but you could still hike up to the falls with no waiting. Parking was easy as lots of people were leaving. It is an absolutely gorgeous canyon, with dramatic lime stoned carved walls, and a rushing creek with little falls all the way to the top. Unfortunately for us, the Upper Falls was closed for repair. Definitely a bummer as I really wanted to see the magnificence of the Upper Falls and the Ink Pots. The Ink Pots feature seven pools of green colored mineral springs. Anyway, the hike to the lower falls is pretty flat and easy. It is less than a mile to the lower falls so I think most people can make it. Once you cross over the bridge, there is like a mini cave/tunnel that you can walk through to reach a nice viewing platform. Great picture spot. This trail is just gorgeous with a the creek running by you, the intense forest surrounding you. I found it to be so peaceful and relaxing. In the winter the Upper Falls freezes offering some nice ice climbing. Love to try it someday! This canyon and falls is definitely not to be missed when visiting here. You will love it! read more

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This hike was on my must do & see list. It didn't disappoint. While I wasn't able to hike to the upper falls due to time constraints, the lower falls were pleasant & enjoyable. If you have time, I do recommend hiking further to see the upper falls and if you're able, possibly the ink pots. I've seen pics and it looks quite picturesque. Johnston Canyon is an out and back trail along catwalks throughout the canyon, so the trail width is tight with people coming and going down the same trail. Keep this in mind if you want to avoid high traffic and loads of people, just go earlier in the am. It was raining when I went, so in case of undesirable weather, make sure you wear weather proof hiking shoes/boots with good grip. There were some areas in between that were muddy and puddle filled with a slight gradual incline. You can view the lower falls closer up if you crouch down through a short tunnel, just be mindful of your head. Once you go through it's only small enough for 5-6 people to step up some rocks to see the lower falls close up. If you have only 45 minutes to an hour to check out Johnston Canyon, it's most likely you'll only be able to hike to the lower falls. But it's worth it. It's seems like the general consensus on recommended time spent here is 2-3 hours. Ideally, it's probably better to go independently without a tour. It's only a 30 minute drive from downtown Banff and there is a parking lot at Johnston Canyon. If you don't rent a car, you can still access Johnston Canyon by public transit from downtown Banff. Roam Public Transit Route 9: Departs daily from May to October and on weekends from October to May from the Banff High School Transit Hub, this service travels directly to Johnston Canyon. Visit the ROAM website for specific times. However, if you are only staying in Calgary, but want to do Johnston Canyon and don't rent a car- it is possible. Westar Travel is a tour company that goes to Johnston Canyon. There are probably three tour companies that I saw that do group tours here from Calgary with the max time of 45minutes to an hour or 1hr 45 minutes at Johnston Canyon as one of the stops contingent upon the tour company you choose. Just be sure to read the respective itinerary, as some tour companies only travel to Johnston Canyon seasonally. Our group tour only had a max of 9-12 people and only four of us were willing to hike in the rain, while the rest of the group either hung out in the van or visited the coffee shop on premises. Ps you don't need a tour guide nor pay for a tour to do this trail, we just did a day tour so we could do Johnston Canyon while staying in Calgary. There's no entrance fee for the trail itself, just the price of a Banff's park pass. There are bathrooms available near the parking lot. However, I recommend using the bathrooms closest to the Johnston canyon sign arch, as it has stalls that have flush toilets and running water. I made the mistake of using the single occupant toilet that was a vault toilet in a separate building to the right side of it. read more

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A magical forest with gorgeous trees and beautiful waterfall, the water is gorgeous and the moss abundant... absolutely loved it and it was so worth it! Wear hiking boots and get there early. read more

Hmm...everyone gives Johnston Canyon 5 stars. Eh, it was just okay for me. This place was crowded when I visited in mid-June a couple of weeks ago. And along the trails...sometimes the passageways are thin so you may have to wait for people to finish their selfie photos while on bridges and then some. Overall, the purpose for coming to Johnston Canyon is to hike along an easy and relatively flat pathway to the Lower and Upper Falls. - The Lower Falls is 1.2 kilometers each way. - The Upper Falls is 2.5 kilometers each way, but it's past the Lower Falls on the same route so ultimately you're getting 2 falls for the price of 1 in a full 5 kilometers roundtrip trek. One other thing...you can go further past the Upper Falls if you're adventurous or are having fun and visit the Ink Pots section. I returned back towards the trailhead after viewing the Upper Falls, but in total the Ink Pots are 11.4 kilometers roundtrip from the trailhead or 3.2 kilometers past the Upper Falls area. Btw...parking was quite difficult as well for my late morning stop here. I barely found a spot. Along the way to the Lower Falls it's a nice and refreshing setting winding your way through the canyon walls. But I guess for me, I wasn't so impressed with the sceneries and I barely took any photographs until I finally arrived at the Lower Falls. The Lower Falls were not so impressive either! Upon stepping foot on the bridge overlooking them, I felt a little letdown by what I was seeing. Now...strangely, there was this long line of visitors standing on top of the bridge and every few moments, families or groups were entering this cave-like passageway. I figured this was a more advantageous accessway to sort of efficiently capture these Lower Falls. Alright, well, I guess I had no choice but to wait because from the bridge the Lower Falls pretty much failed me. Grrr...after waiting for at least 20 minutes and not making much headway towards this cave entrance...I gave up and said in my head "I refuse to wait any longer"! So...I started making my way towards the Upper Falls. Finally arriving at the Upper Falls, all you really get is an observation platform to watch these impressive appearing falls from high above. But...as is always my ordeal with waterfall vista moments...I'd rather be at the base of the falls to capture the backdrop and with myself in the pictures. But when you're standing above the falls, and with fenced guardrails protecting you from dropping...you're sort of relegated to doing selfie pics...and for me I hate selfie pictures. I will say these Upper Falls were much better than the Lower Falls. For the morning time I was here, the sun was at my back and reflected well onto the falls. Plus as an added bonus, there was a rainbow shining right through the middle of the falls. That was cool. Also, this spot was very popular and it was congested with all sorts of tourists trying to take family photos. I asked a stranger to take my picture and it came out terribly. But...I did appreciate looking at these Upper Falls. So yes, I decided I wasn't interested in venturing further towards the Ink Pots so I was ready to return to the trailhead. I spent about 2 - 2.5 hours hanging out here at Johnston Canyon. When I reflect back on my time spent...I was disappointed with the Lower Falls but impressed (for the most part) with the Upper Falls. And lastly, back at the trailhead there are bathrooms and a map guide sign explaining the details about the experience here. From this Johnston Canyon I actually started my explorations of Kootenay National Park, located just 18 kilometers away. read more

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Johnston Canyon is a must add to your list of to-dos while in Banff! We went in the winter time and it was beyond beautiful. We went later in the day, so we were racing the sun and only had time to go check out the lower falls. I would say it is an easy hike, even in the winter. We did wear our ice cleats, and they were helpful especially when going down hill! There were restrooms located at the entrance of the canyon which was a plus read more

I can definitely see how this hike was popular! The hike was relatively easy with minimal uphill and mostly flat grounds. Lots of bridges to cross on as well, but since the hike was one way there and back, it definitely got difficult to pass by other hikers. my biggest tip would be to GO EARLY!! Missing the rush hour would be a huge game changer whereas you won't have to wait for people to finish taking selfies before you cross the bridges that way. I went around 11 and the hike was extremely busy and passing others on bridges got very annoying over time. That is my only deduction of points for this trail. I also enjoyed how you can turn around at any point you want, such as turning around at the lower falls or choosing to continue further to the upper falls. The upper falls was definitely worth it, so keep going past the lower falls! The waterfall lookout was also very very beautiful so definitely check that out too :) I unfortunately did not view the ink pots as I had other hikes to catch that day! This hike is also dog friendly! But be aware passing others gets very tight so be careful if you dog doesn't like other people/dogs or doesn't do well in that situation. Bridges are narrow. Also there were cute gift shops as well at the beginning as well as a cozy coffee place which i admire! read more

we hiked the entirety of this place. i think 4 miles up to ink pots. icey path so i recommend wearing cleats and bringing walking stick. alot of people did not wear shoe cleats so they they had a hard time and disnt make the entire hike. internet is slow since my internet carrier is att. but has reception. fairly safe cause its busy. make sure cell phone is fully charged cause taking video and photo will kill it completely dead . read more

Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots - hike - Hiking Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Wear your cleats in winter Bring your poles Wonderful hiking trail and reasonable safe walking with railings Such a magical place Very nice read more

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The beginning has way too many people. It was so crowded all the way up to Upper Falls. Do yourself a favor and go to Ink Pots. You will not regret it at all. One of the best views I have ever seen. Turquoise water and the Canadian Rockies in the back. The hike is not bad but took us about 3 hours from the start up to Ink Pots. In total we walked 9 miles. read more

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When I was in Banff a little over a year ago the one thing I really wanted to do was the frozen waterfall hike at Johnston Canyon. Unfortunately, I couldn't make any of the guided tours work and I didn't have my own rental car that trip. This visit, I made sure we rented a car and made this hike first on my agenda. We did the hike on a Wednesday early afternoon and it wasn't terribly crowded. There was plenty of parking in the parking lot and the hike itself is fairly easy, particularly to the lower falls. However, I highly recommend pressing on to the upper falls because that's where the real wow factor is with the frozen waterfalls. If you're lucky you'll even get to see some folks ice climbing! There's some incline to the upper falls but everyone in my party, from kids to adults of various levels of physical fitness, were able to do it no problem. Even though there is a proper path with bridges and such, the terrain in the winter is still a bit on the slick side so I highly recommend bringing crampons if you plan to do the hike to the upper falls. We also had hiking poles which was also very helpful since there were a few spots that were so icy even our crampons weren't quite doing the job. Finished the hike in about 2 hours. But that's because we all stopped pretty regularly to take in the scenery and take tons of pictures. You could probably do it faster if you were in the zone (1-1.5 hours) but I recommend giving yourself a couple of hours to really enjoy the experience and take in all the beauty around you! read more

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In terms of Banff, this has probably been my least favorite "hike". It's very popular among tourists, so expect it to be crowded. To get to the falls, lower and upper, is extremely easy. Most of the path is either paved or boarded with very little elevation gain. The viewpoints for both falls are crowded, and it may take a little time to get the picture or video you'd like. Neither are overly impressive, in my opinion. If you'd like to go further and see the ink pots (also unimpressive in my opinion), you will get a better workout, and the herd thins out dramatically. While not challenging, there is a modest elevation gain, but nothing too problematic for even the most casual hikers. As you hear the ink pots, the path opens up to a beautiful valley (probably the highlight of the hike). The ink pots are mesmerizing, but anticlimactic compared to other views in the region. Altogether, you're looking at roughly a six-mike round trip if you make it to the pots and back. read more

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This is one of the easier hikes in Banff National Park, but it isn't lacking in views. The parking lots definitely fill up early which seems to be true if most things. There were still plenty of spots when we got there at 8:30, but by 10:30 when we were leaving, people were parked way down the street. The hike to the lower and upper falls was about 3.5 miles round-trip. It was mostly uphill on the way out, but it was a gentle slope for the most part. The entire hike was gorgeous in the canyon. The river was a seafoam green with lots of rapids and smaller falls along the way. It was a good hike to do in the rain since the views were close and not blocked by fog. Even with the crowds, I thought it was a great hike to do. read more

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An easy hike to the falls that starts in a smooth trail by the forest, then continues on sturdy iron catwalks attached on overhanging canyon walks. It's a steep catwalk as it allows only a single line going up or down so no pets, wheelchairs or strollers are recommended. You will pass along the Johnston Canyon Creek and if you look down, you will even see the creek below your feet as you descend up or down the falls. After a short hike, you'll reach the Lower Falls. Take the bridge to see the best view of the falls, or continue your walk to the adjoining tunnel and see the waterfall right next to you but be prepared to get a little wet. I advise you to do it. The hike allows you to continue to the Upper Falls which I have yet to see. Even further up is the Ink Spots. Every single time I visited, I only went as far as the Lower Falls. I have to allocate more time to explore the area in my next visit. read more

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We considered if we should even bother with this over-popular trail. The lines are long and the parking is crazy. Is this hike even worth it?? I would say yes it is. Do not leave Banff without doing this trail. Pro tip: you don't have to do the whole thing. So this is a review of Johnston Canyon only. The path through the tall canyons and overlooks is really special. The flowing water and ripples downstream are so pretty. The bridge to the cave has a super long line that that I think is overrated. But see for yourself and decide. My favorite part was walking tall on the narrow paths that seemed to wind and stretch on and on. read more

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Nice waterfalls and a good walk. This is one of the more popular spots for all tourists visiting Banff. The walk to lower falls isn't bad and it is worth the wait in line to see the falls up close. The walk to upper falls requires a good amount of work since it is mostly uphill all the way and the constant sound of water running by made my bladder a tad uncomfortable (yes, I thought about going into the woods but could never find the right opportunity). Overall, this is an excellent place to walk around and enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds. Highly recommend. read more

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Good trail to lower falls. Trail started getting busy by 10:00 when the tour buses start rolling in. Well worth the time. read more

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A lovely destination with a beautiful walk to get there. We only went to as far as the first waterfall, because we were with a friend who had a bad knee - but it's wonderful that the mostly paved route and gentle slope makes this hike manageable for so many people. Do expect crowds, but as long as your expectations aren't being all alone on a backcountry hike, this is a lot of fun. Whether you take the hike or not, you shouldn't miss taking the drive on Route 1A. read more

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We started the hike to the Ink Pots from Moose Meadows, the following turnoff from the Johnston Canyon parking lots. I recommend this as it's less congested than the main parking lots and not many people start the trail from there, but still connects to the ink pot trails :) It was a steady easy-moderate climb, and so much snow that the snowshoes proved very useful! read more

Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots - Hiking Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This was one of my favorite hikes in Banff! It's about 7 and a half miles and the elevation gain is spread out through the hike. The best part of the hike happens after you pass the Lower and Upper Falls so make sure to keep going to the Ink Pots! After the falls, the people start to become more scarce and the crowds thin which is great. The beginning of the almost feels like you're waiting in line which is not a great pace. We came on a rainy day so on a normal, sunny day I'd guess that it's even more crowded than what we encountered. The Ink Pots are one of those magical places in Banff that you just can't believe you're seeing. It's something out of a painting, I'm telling you! Because we went on a rainy day, on the higher elevation portions of the hike, we were surrounded by pieces of clouds. Magical! Parking wasn't too difficult for us to find but we got lucky. I'd guess on a sunny day, it's probably a lot harder. If you're in Banff, you must do this hike!! You won't regret it. read more

Johnston Canyon is another great, easy-to-moderate hiking area for Banff. There are actually three hikes available: lower falls (1.5 km), upper falls (2.5 km), and the Ink Pots (maybe 4-6 km). We just did the first two and it took a good 2-3 hours total. At the start of the hike they have a full-service restaurant, washrooms, and a coffee shack. I would recommend going through the upper falls first. Lots of concrete pavers along a long bridge with steel railing. The dirt trails are pretty clear, and the grade is very gentle. Lots of trees and rock formations and of course the sound of running water! The lower falls is also impressive, but to make it even more impressive there is this little cave where you can go through and see the falls up close. read more

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Gorgeous hike! A must do when in Banff. Easy trail to follow and options for an extended harder route if you want to go further.

Johnston Canyon is next to the Bow Valley Parkway in the Banff National Park. I would suggest the Johnston Canyon is a must visit point of interest in Banff National Park. It 2.3 KM each way. The trail is amazing to the lower and upper falls. The trail is located close the river surface. The water and earth make this better. Sometimes the trail is overhanging the cliff to provide passage. This man made broad walk is skid resistance in the rain and wet conditions. The lower fall is beautiful. To get closer to feel the wind blow and the mists of the falls, a small tunnel to side of the falls enable the falls water in the reach distance. The upper falls is taller. Essentially you can take a picture like washing your hair behind the falls. It look funny but memorable. The whole canyon has majestic rock every where. Every time I turn a corner, we got different scenery. read more

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Wonderful hiking trail with beautiful falls. In the winter, the trail gets iced over so either be careful or wear cleats. Barely any elevation and a very enjoyable hike up. Well maintained and no need to worry about bears! read more