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Ink Pots
Follow the trail to see where warm water bubbles up from the Earth's surface.
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Ink Pots Details
This moderate trail is lightly traveled yet yields terrific results - after hiking up and over a forested ridge, you'll be rewarded by an open meadow where warm water bubbles up from the Earth's surface and gathers into shallow pools. The trailhead for this hike off of the Bow Valley Parkway, 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) west of the Town of Banff.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.4 km
Estimated time
4 hrs
Region
N/A
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Climb the falls for a fantastic vantage point.
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Johnston Canyon
Eight thousand years ago, this canyon was formed by rushing waters.
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Johnston Canyon Lower Falls
Take some time to check out the Lower Falls in Johnston Canyon, one of Bannf National Park's most spectacular natural features.
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Moose Meadows
Though named for the massive animals, you're more likely to see deer in these meadows than moose.
2.6 mi away
Johnston Canyon Campground
This camping site is 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from downtown Banff, off of the Bow Valley Parkway.
