Sunwapta Falls
ANY
MED
YES
Difficulty: ⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐
Mileage: 2 mi
Region: Jasper NP
Elev. Gain: 449 ft
When to Go: May—Oct
Avg. Time: 55 min
Parking: Small paved lot
Type: Out + Back
Pass: Discovery or $11CAD day-use fee
Know Before You Go:
Sunwapta is a muli-tiered waterfall that runs through a twisty canyon.
Not our favorite spot as the viewpoints are almost all partially blocked and getting a view of the falls is difficult.
In summer the rivers runs a muddy brown color from all the glacial run off - this spot is best viewed in the winter or spring when the river is clearer blue.
Parking here can be challenging as it gets quite crowded through the mid-afternoon.
Skip this stop if you are short on time.