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Sunwapta Falls

Jasper, Alberta

4.6/5
based on 5 reviews

Details

Distance

1.91 miles

Elevation Gain

0 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Tiffany Nguyen

At Sunwapta Falls, watching the water rush around the perfectly placed island and crash down the falls just downstream is an experience you'll never forget.

Located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Sunwapta is a short drive along the Icefields Parkway to the Rocky Mountain Lodge. You can park at the lodge and take a short walk out to the falls or if there's room, park at the parking area located next to the falls. This stunning waterfall lunges about 18.5 meters (60 feet) to the water below.

You can add on a quick hike to the lower falls on a 1.9-mile roundtrip hike from the parking area. 

Grab your camera or phone and take some amazing shots!

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Sunwapta Falls Reviews

It is a super short walk to get to the bridge to check out these falls. They are stunning in spring, winter, summer and fall, just like all of Jasper is! Check it out if you get the chance.

Depending on snow-melt a summer visit here can yield a muddy-brown falls with too much flow. The water level is usually lower and the color more blue in late summer/early fall.

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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