7 routes · Hiking

Wapta Falls
Yoho National Park
Short hike to an impressive waterfall on the Kicking Horse River.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 106 m
- Descent
- 106 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 6˚

Not so much a hike as a leisurely stroll through the forest, this trail leads to the 30-metre Wapta Falls. Here, the entire Kicking Horse River plummets in a torrential wall of water. It’s the largest waterfall anywhere on this river. Besides the falls, you’ll enjoy views of the river, surrounding mountains, and chances at spotting wildlife in the forest.
Description
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation