About This Waterfall
The falls are plainly visible from the Icefields Parkway about 100 meters south of the Nigel Creek Trailhead in Banff National Park. Scrambling down to the stream will definitely yield better and more interesting perspectives than what is afforded from roadside.Stairstep Falls is a minor waterfall along Nigel Creek about 1/2 km upstream from its much more significant siblings Panther and Nigel Falls, which is noteworthy for its ease of access and unique form. Here Nigel Creek drops over two wide, fairly uniform ledges in rapid succession then narrows into a final chute of about the same height, falling a total of about 15 feet.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Tiered Plunges
Best Time to Visit
May to October
Total Height
15ft
Tallest Drop
5ft
Number of Drops
3
Run
40ft
Avg Width
20ft
Max Width
30ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
32.71
High Flow
175cfs
Low Flow
50cfs
Getting There
Address
95445WPM+2M
GPS Coordinates
52.185123, -117.065809
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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.