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Upper Johnston Falls

Upper Johnston Falls

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Upper Johnston Falls

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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Barbara P.

June 11, 2019

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The upper waterfalls at Johnston Canyon can be reached after a 3.1-mile hike with well-developed trails of moderate grade. From two platforms, photography is possible.

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Bernadette 🏊🏻‍♀️🚵‍♀️🏃‍♀️

June 27, 2022

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... and are unfortunately very well attended! So bring time and if you want to be alone in nature without music and screaming, you should go on to Inkpots - another 3 km ☀️🥾

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Andrea

August 27, 2023

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The upper waterfall has a drop of 30 m, which is impressive. We recommend going further to the Ink Pots.

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Elevation 2,020 m

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Thursday 14 May

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19 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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