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Alberta Falls
This short, scenic trail leads to the immensely popular Alberta Falls.
Plan Around Alberta Falls
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Alberta Falls Details
This short, scenic trail leads to the immensely popular Alberta Falls where Glacier Creek leaps from worn, spruce-lined granite cliffs, and cascades through a rock chute to the lichen and moss-covered boulders below. The trail to the falls is relatively flat, with only a few moderate climbs, and is lightly shaded by aspen that thrived after the forest fires during the early 1900s. The canopy occasionally opens for decent views of the Mummy Range, but the trail's main attraction is the falls themselves. If you are accessing the falls from Bear Lake, the trail is 0.9 miles, approximately 40 minutes and has an elevation change of -75 feet.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.8 miles
Estimated time
40 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Alberta Falls
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Alberta Falls
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Glacier Gorge Trailhead
Alberta Falls is just over a half-mile from the trailhead -- one of the most popular spots in the park.
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Glacier Gorge Trailhead/Alberta Falls
Alberta Falls is just over a half-mile from the trailhead -- one of the most popular spots in the park.
0.2 mi away
Black Lake Trail
A crescendo of rivers, waterfalls, and stunning landscapes along the way make the entire hike feel incredibly special.
0.3 mi away
Chaos Canyon
A valley with an elevation of 2,790 meters, or 9,154 feet.
0.4 mi away
Bear Lake Trailhead
You have your choice of easy or difficult hikes from the Bear Lake Trailhead.
