Johnston Canyon & Ink Pots

Overview

Description

"The trail begins immediately behind Johnston Canyon Lodge. After a short climb through the forest, it descends and stays close to Johnston Creek all the way to Lower Falls. Along the way you pass over sturdy iron catwalks attached beneath overhanging canyon walls, where the turbulent waters of the creek flow beneath your feet. Lower Falls is reached at kilometre 1.1. A bridge across the creek serves as a viewpoint for the thundering cataract, and a short tunnel through the canyon bedrock allows passage to an even more intimate vantage point (albeit a wet one). Back on the main trail, you continue up the canyon via more catwalks and broad, well graded trail. There are many viewpoints overlooking the canyon and a small waterfall. Throughout the journey, scan the creek and its banks for dippers. Also known as water ouzels, these solitary, slate-grey birds are often seen bouncing up and down on streamside rocks. At the 30 metres Upper Falls, there are two viewpoints: the bottom of the falls is reached by a side-trail and catwalk leading to a viewing platform; a short steep climb on the main trail takes you to the top of the falls and another viewing platform, which hangs out over the gorge above the waterfall." (from the business)

Activities

  • Hiking

Services

  • Half-day trip, allow 45 minutes to Upper Falls
  • Elevation gain: 215 metres (700 feet)
  • Maximum elevation: 1645 metres (5,400 feet)
Info

Address

224 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB  T1L 1A1
Canada

Categories

  • Land Activities & Tours

Business Hours

  • Please call us for details.

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Speciality

Hiking Trails + Tours

Languages Spoken

  • English

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