About This Waterfall
The Mistaya Canyon trailhead is located 5.5 kilometers south of Saskatchewan Crossing, along the Icefields Parkway. The trail winds down to the bridge in ½ of a kilometer.Mistaya Canyon is another fine example of the ubiquitous slot canyons of the Canadian Rockies parks, complete with a modest waterfall at its head. This canyon is different from several of the others in that it receives only a fraction of the visitors. Because of this, or maybe as a result of, this location hasn’t been developed like some of the other canyons in the parks. A single bridge spans the chasm overlooking the 40 foot falls at its head, but the gorge as it stretches downstream is not accessible.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Plunge
Best Time to Visit
May to August
Total Height
40ft
Tallest Drop
40ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
20ft
Avg Width
10ft
Max Width
15ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
41.32
High Flow
300cfs
Low Flow
75cfs
Getting There
Address
W7RG+FV Saskatchewan River Crossing, AB, Canada
GPS Coordinates
51.941221, -116.722787
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
Parking available nearby.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.