Lower Johnston Falls – Johnston Canyon Waterfalls loop from Castle Junction

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Alberta

Lower Johnston Falls – Johnston Canyon Waterfalls loop from Castle Junction

Moderate

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Lower Johnston Falls – Johnston Canyon Waterfalls loop from Castle Junction

04:49

18.0km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.37 km

Lower Johnston Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The lower waterfalls of Johnston Canyon can be photographed from a platform or a small cave.

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7.71 km

Johnston Canyon Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

The lower Johnston Falls are very easy to reach, but a completely wet experience. Plan this trip as a "day off" or an easy start before moving on to more …

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8.34 km

View of Upper Falls, Banff National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

If you want to save some dollars bring your drinks from home. The prices at the bottom are not too cheap I would say

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8.87 km

Upper Falls, Johnston Canyon

Highlight • Waterfall

Leave early to avoid a lot of tourists. This means EARLY!
And go up to the ink pots (some more km uphill) after seeing the falls.

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9.23 km

Upper Johnston Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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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11.2 km

Super beautiful hiking through the canyon to the lower and upper waterfalls. One of the main attractions in the Banff National Park and therefore very crowded. The paths are well developed and the slopes moderate.

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.28 km

2.10 km

259 m

Surfaces