Sunwapta Falls

Sunwapta Falls is a pair of waterfalls of the Sunwapta River in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. The falls are accessible and have a drop of about 18.5 metres. The upper falls are easily accessed from the viewpoint, while the lower falls are a short distance away and can be reached by a 1.3 km hike through a lodgepole pine forest. The water originates from the Athabasca Glacier, and volumes are higher in early summer because of glacial melting. The falls are most spectacular in the late spring when the spring melt is at its peak. Visitors should be cautious as the mist from the falls covers surrounding rocks with a slippery film of water