Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

View of Johnston Canyon Before the Lower Falls

Highlight • Gorge

1.07 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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2.58 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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2.81 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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3.75 km

View of the waterfalls in Banff National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

4.76 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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5.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

632 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.81 km

311 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 April

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