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Hiking

Hike Johnston Canyon

The metal of the railing is cool under your hands as you peek out over the bridge, meeting the mist that rises from the plunge pool below. You’ve already traversed iron catwalks bolted into the canyon walls and down paths that lead over, under and right through impressive limestone cliffs. And, soon, you’ll venture through a small cave to face a roaring waterfall mere feet away. Feel the force of nature firsthand in the pools carved by plunging falls, growing deeper with each passing season.

Good To Know

Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1-3 hrs
When
Year Round

Plan Ahead

Take Roam Transit Route 9 or 8S or bike to the trail head.

Location

Distance from Banff:
25km
Distance from Lake Louise:
34km

When to go

Operating Dates

MonthOperating Status
JanOpen
FebOpen
MarOpen
AprOpen
MayOpen
JunOpen
JulOpen
AugOpen
SepOpen
OctOpen
NovOpen
DecOpen

Busy Times

Everyday, June - October

Getting There

  • Roam Route 9: Daily service operating May - September.

  • Roam Route 8S:Daily service operating May - September.

More Information

  • Lower Falls Trail

    Difficulty: Easy

    Length 1.2 km one way

    Hiking time: 1 hour round trip

    Trailhead: Johnston Canyon day-use area

  • Upper Falls Trail

    Difficulty: Easy

    Length 2.5 km one way

    Elevation gain: 120 m

    Hiking time: 2 hour round trip

    Trailhead: Johnston Canyon day-use area

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