Athabasca Falls Trailhead

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 Trailhead

The Athabasca Falls trailhead is conveniently located within Jasper National Park, approximately 30 kilometers (about 20 minutes) south of the town of Jasper.

Athabasca Falls Trailhead

The Athabasca Falls trailhead is conveniently located within Jasper National Park, approximately 30 kilometers (about 20 minutes) south of the town of Jasper. To reach it, travel south on Highway 93 (Icefields Parkway) and turn right onto Highway 93A. The parking area is well-signposted and situated just a short distance up the road on the left.

From the parking lot, a short, paved trail leads directly to the falls. This accessible path includes bridges, railings, and multiple viewing platforms, allowing visitors to experience the powerful waterfall and the surrounding canyon safely. The trail is suitable for visitors of all ages and fitness levels, making it a popular stop along the Icefields Parkway.

Facilities at the trailhead include restrooms and picnic areas, providing a comfortable spot to rest and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The trail is open year-round, but visitors should exercise caution during spring and early summer when surfaces may be wet or slippery due to meltwater spray.

For those interested in a more immersive experience, guided tours and whitewater rafting trips are available from various outfitters in Jasper, offering unique perspectives of the Athabasca River and its impressive falls. 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.