About This Waterfall
Johnston Canyon is located 17 ½ kilometers west of the eastern terminus of the Bow Valley Parkway (a total of about 20 kilometers from downtown Banff). The falls are found just under 2 km from the trailhead.In between Lower and Upper Johnston Canyon Falls lie three obscurely named, but heavily photographed waterfalls along Johnston Creek. This is the second of the three that is encountered, located about 2 kilometers from the trailhead. The falls are about 20 feet tall, dropping over a wide uniform ledge. A sign near the trailhead proclaims this waterfall has having been named at some time, but for whom isn't currently clear.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Vertical Block
Total Height
20ft
Tallest Drop
20ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
5ft
Avg Width
30ft
Max Width
40ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
41.14
High Flow
150cfs
Getting There
Address
7599+46 Castle Mountain, AB, Canada
GPS Coordinates
51.267860, -115.831952
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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.