Waterfall Hikes Near Banff, AB

7,502 residents
26 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Banff? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Banff. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 51.1667°N, -115.5667°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Banff

Today's Conditions

Live data from the Water Survey of Canada

Water Flow

24 of 26 gauged

24 waterfalls near Banff have live flow data today

Bow Falls Low Three Sisters Creek Falls Low Cascade Amphitheatre Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bow River Moderate Elbow Falls Moderate Troll Falls Low O'Shaughnessy Falls Low Lower Spray Falls Low Cascade de glace Low Marmot Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Bighorn Falls Low Water Falls Barely Flowing Wapta Falls Moderate Sinclair Canyon Moderate Numa Falls Moderate Seven Veils Falls Moderate Ottertail Falls Moderate Helmet Falls Moderate Lower Bugaboo Falls Moderate Brisco Falls Moderate Unnamed Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 21°F

Tod 12°F Light Drizzle
Sat 16°F Cloudy
Sun 21°F Light Drizzle
Mon 17°F Drizzle
Tue 21°F Light Drizzle
Wed 21°F Partly Cloudy
Thu 21°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Banff

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Numa Falls Moderate · 3.5 m³/s 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Sinclair Canyon Moderate · 3.5 m³/s 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Bugaboo Falls Moderate · 36 m³/s 54th percentile
  4. 4 Brisco Falls Moderate · 36 m³/s 54th percentile
  5. 5 Elbow Falls Moderate · 6.8 m³/s 39th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Moderate · 40 m³/s 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Banff (16 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Bow River waterfall

Bow River

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Easy
2.7 km 60 m
Bow Falls waterfall

Bow Falls

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Drive Up
2.7 km 60 m
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Easy
2.4 km 40 m

All 26 Waterfalls Near Banff

Bow River waterfall

Bow River

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Easy
2.7 km 60 m
Bow Falls waterfall

Bow Falls

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Drive Up
2.7 km 60 m
Cascade Amphitheatre waterfall

Cascade Amphitheatre

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Moderate
5.8 km 259 m
Three Sisters Creek Falls waterfall

Three Sisters Creek Falls

Alberta
Moderate
3.5 km 202 m
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Easy
2.4 km 40 m
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Moderate
5.6 km 276 m
Water Falls waterfall

Water Falls

In Banff National Park
Alberta
Easy
1.6 km 75 m
Lower Spray Falls waterfall

Lower Spray Falls

21.4 km away
Alberta
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Horseshoe Falls

40 km away
Alberta
Easy
0.3 km 9 m
Numa Falls waterfall

Numa Falls

26.3 km away
In Kootenay National Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km 9 m
Marmot Falls waterfall

Marmot Falls

45.7 km away
Alberta
Easy
4.2 km 149 m
Troll Falls waterfall

Troll Falls

Alberta
Easy
2.1 km 61 m
O'Shaughnessy Falls waterfall

O'Shaughnessy Falls

Alberta
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Bighorn Falls waterfall

Bighorn Falls

Alberta
Easy
1.1 km 45 m
Helmet Falls waterfall

Helmet Falls

In Kootenay National Park
British Columbia
Hard
28.3 km 770 m

Cascade de glace

10.4 km away
Alberta
Moderate
6.9 km 201 m

Fenwick Falls

British Columbia
Easy
0.2 km 5 m

Ottertail Falls

In Yoho National Park
British Columbia
Hard
Unknown 351 m

Pedley Falls

2.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Seven Veils Falls waterfall

Seven Veils Falls

In Yoho National Park
British Columbia
Easy
2.9 km 58 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Banff

Are there free waterfalls near Banff?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Banff, including Bighorn Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Banff?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Banff, including Bighorn Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Banff?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Banff, including Bow Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Banff?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Banff, including Bow Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Banff?

The shortest waterfall hike near Banff is Bighorn Falls at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Banff?

The tallest waterfall near Banff is Helmet Falls at 352 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Banff?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Banff have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Banff?

The closest waterfall to Banff is Bow River, approximately 0.4 km away.

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