Golden, British Columbia • Kootenay Rockies
GPS Coordinates:
51.18732, -116.57579
Estimated Time: 1 h 13 min
Dog Access: Dogs on Leash Allowed
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out all pet waste to preserve BC wilderness trails.
Overview: Wapta Falls is an approximately 4.6-km out-and-back hike through forest in Yoho National Park, generally rated easy. The route leads to viewpoints of a broad waterfall on the Kicking Horse River.
Wapta Falls lies in Yoho National Park within the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, southwest of Field. The standard summer route follows a forest trail from the access-road parking area toward the Kicking Horse River, with a descent near the waterfall viewpoints and an uphill return. Expect natural tread, roots, potentially muddy sections, and slippery ground near waterfall spray. The approximately 4.6-km return distance and 30-m elevation gain are commonly published reference figures but wer...
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