Rockies :: Banff-Louise :: Cascade Falls |
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Cascade Falls from Banff Airstrip. Hiking trail ends at bench lower part of the photo |
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June 23, 2023
Tall waterfall breaking cliffs of Cascade Mountain as Trans Canada Highway approaches Banff from the East. Access trail starts at small parking opposite Cascade Ponds on Lake Minnewanka access road. It takes only 15-20 minutes and ~100m vertical to reach base of the Falls, which is usual hiker turnaround point. It is possible to scramble higher but it becomes increasingly more difficult the further you go. This is very short outing; if you'd like to extend the day for few hours further it is possible to wonder around west on old road by Banff Airstrip heading towards Stoney Mountain, then explore one of several climbing access trails on north side. |
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 Banff Airstrip
Banff Airstrip by Trailhead with Lake Minnewanka access road behind and Mt. Rundle in the distance |
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 Cascade Falls Trail
Somewhat steep but generally easy upper part of Cascade Falls access trail |
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 Waterfall Base
Usual turnaround point, 15-20min only from Trailhead. It is possible to continue higher by crossing ledge in center, then scramble on the other side but it becomes increasingly more difficult the further you go |
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 Bow Valley
Bow Valley Panorama from climber access trails at far end of Banff Airstrip. Mt. Rundle center, Tunnel Mountain right |
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 Climbing Wall
Climbing Wall Base ~30min above Banff Airstrip |