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

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

52.532713, -117.645799

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.