Athabasca Falls Hiking Pathways

Athabasca Falls Rafting

Athabasca Canyon Run

Raft beautiful Athabasca Canyon on a half-day whitewater rafting adventure from Jasper. The Athabasca Falls Canyon Rafting Run is a fun, family-friendly Class 2+ rapids. Start rafting at the base of Jasper's Athabasca Falls and enjoy the 7.5-mile (12-km) stretch of athabasca river!
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Athabasca Glacier

Columbia Icefield Tour & Glacier Skywalk

Walk on the Glass-Bottom Glacier Skywalk and tour the Athabasca Glacier in the Rugged Ice Explorer Vehicle from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.
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Maligne Lake Boat Cruise

Near Athabasca Falls

Maligne Lake Boat Cruise to Spirit Island, the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies. Accessible only by boat, part of the UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park, admire views of imposing granite peaks, vibrant blue water, and ancient forests. View Maligne Lake's "Hall of the Gods" and keep your camera close as you scan the area for the eagles, bears, and deer that call this area home.
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Athabasca Falls Hiking Pathways

The paths are mostly flat, with some steps leading down to the river level, making it a family-friendly destination.

Athabasca Falls Hiking Pathways

Athabasca Falls, located approximately 30 kilometers south of Jasper along the Icefields Parkway, is renowned for its powerful flow rather than its height. The falls drop 23 meters over a layer of hard quartzite into a narrow canyon carved into softer limestone, creating intricate potholes and unique geological formations. A short, accessible trail network—about 0.6 miles (1 km) round trip—allows visitors to explore multiple viewpoints, including a footbridge over the gorge, offering close-up views of the cascading water and Mount Kerkeslin in the backdrop. The paths are mostly flat, with some steps leading down to the river level, making it a family-friendly destination. Interpretive signs along the trail provide insights into the area's natural history. Visitors are advised to stay on designated paths and behind safety barriers, as the rocks can be slippery and dangerous. The site is accessible year-round, but caution is recommended during winter months due to icy conditions. Hiking Athabasca Falls

Athabasca Falls Reviews

Tempestt C.. Beautiful Any Time of Year!

We have visited the Athabasca Falls in April, July and November and they have been stunning every time. A quick walk from the parking lot will get you to the first view of the falls. It is not wheelchair friendly, though, and I would recommend good walking/hiking shoes, especially if there is snow/ice present, and if you are planning to walk beyond the first viewpoint. We watched a couple of people slide around or fall in early April. The falls were quite amazing in their partially frozen state in early spring, as well. The area is also dog friendly.

Stephen D.. A Spectacular Feature

We visited this as part of a Rocky Mountaineer package on a journey from Jasper to Lake Louise by a coach operated by Brewsters. This was the first stop and we had enough time to visit and experience the full force of Athabasca falls, which were very full because of the relatively late snow melt. A must to visit.

JohnOmaha_Nebraska.. Blown away!

Very nice car park and trails to the Falls themselves with other adjoining trail. Please do stop, you won't regret it.

CESAR AYLLON.. Strength of Nature

Nice stopping spot for watching the powerful Athabasca river waters falling, amazing Nature! Lots of people stop there, park and walk around, it's on hwy 93A, and of course not far from Sunwapta Falls, a bigger one and worthy to visit too if you're in the area. There's parking, washrooms, handicap accessibility, wild animals could be around to watch too. Many tourists visit this beautiful site south from Jasper town.