Sunwapta Falls — Attraction in Alberta

The trail was a nice short walk from the parking lot. I considered it to be fairly accessible. My sister is blind and we didn't have any issues guiding her. Although, getting to the wooded section closer to the falls as well as traversing down to the lower falls is more difficult. I believe that we could have guided my sister successfully but if you have a wheelchair or walking aids, you won't be able to go much further than the outlook bridge. Please also keep in mind that traveling down to the bridge is a steep paved travel so coming back up will be a steep incline.

We also saw a bear on our way back to the parking lot. It paid us no mind but it certainly startled us! When in bear country, remember to make noise and give the bear it's space. Getting too close to the bear is dangerous for both you and the bear. Also DO NOT FEED THEM!

The lower falls is through wooded territory and while the trail is marked and relatively maintained, it's also riddled with lots of exposed roots and sizable rocks. The lower falls are nice but if you're not a hiker and don't care much about photography, you can...

The Sunwapta Falls was a pretty waterfall that could be accessed via a short hike from along the Icefields Parkway. These falls were located south of Jasper and made a perfect place to stop.

The short trail led through the peaceful forest to the falls. The Upper Falls were situated along a river and were beautiful to see. They were powerful and loud! There were great photo opportunities and views from along the trail and on the footbridge that crossed the deep canyon. The scenery around the falls was so pretty as well with pine tree forests and mountain peaks as the backdrop.

After crossing the bridge, the trail continued for another ~2 km to the Lower Falls. They were smaller and not as impressive, but still beautiful to see. There was a chain link fence along the trail on the edge of the rocks to prevent you from getting too close to the falls and edge of the canyon.

There was plenty of parking at the lodge, where they also sell snacks and gifts and have washrooms.

I would recommend stopping to visit...

A superb natural wonder.it look like you are in the another world.Sunwapta Falls is a pair of waterfalls of the Sunwapta River located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.The falls are accessible via a 600 metres (2,000 feet) access road off the Icefields Parkway, which connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. The falls have a drop of about 18.5 metres (61 feet). Sunwapta is a Stoney language word that means "turbulent water". The falls is most spectacular in the late spring when the spring melt is at its peak.There are two falls, a lower and an upper one. The one most people see is the upper falls, as access is easier. The lower falls are a short distance away. The water originates from the Athabasca Glacier, and volumes are higher in early summer because of glacial melting. It is a Class 6 waterfall, with a drop of 60 ft (18 m) and a width of...