About This Waterfall
Tangle Falls can be found along the Icefields Parkway about 6 ½ kilometers north of the Columbia Icefields Center and about a kilometer south of the Stutfield Glacier viewpoint in Jasper National Park.Tangle Falls may be the most commonly photographed waterfall along the Icefields Parkway due to its incredibly easy access. The falls spray 114 feet in as many as half a dozen braids down a broad cliff before consolidating and dropping over three more consecutive tiers of 14, 18 and 13 feet respectively, then funneling under the Icefields Parkway via a culvert. The falls are a very popular study for professional photographers and during the day tourists are commonly seen flocking at the bottom of the falls for a quick photo op.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Tiered Plunges
Best Time to Visit
Runoff
Total Height
159ft
Tallest Drop
114ft
Number of Drops
4
Run
250ft
Avg Width
15ft
Max Width
100ft
Pitch
85°
Magnitude
31.95
High Flow
25cfs
Low Flow
10cfs
Getting There
Address
Tangle Creek Falls, AB, Icefields Pkwy, Alberta T0E 0E0, Canada
GPS Coordinates
52.267657, -117.285502
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
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.