- Sunwapta Falls
Sunwapta Falls is a
waterfall of theSunwapta River located inJasper National Park ,Canada .It is accessible via a short drive off the Icefields Parkway that connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. The falls have a drop of about 18.5 metres. Sunwapta is a native word that means turbulent water. It is most spectacular in the late spring when the spring melt is at it's peak.
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There is actually a lower and an upper falls. The one most people see is the upper falls as access is easy. A short hike away is the lower falls which are also quite interesting. Please keep in mind when hiking to keep to established trails to minimize damage to the park. Also please remember you are in [http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/v-g/oursgest-bearmanag/sec7/og-bm7_E.asp Bear] and Cougar country and should be familiar with the precautions that are required. Please never hike alone for your own safety.
The water originates from the
Athabasca Glacier , and volumes are higher in early summer, caused by glacial meltdown.It is a class 6 waterfall, with a drop of ft to m|60|abbr=yes|wiki=yes and a width of ft to m|30|abbr=yes. [Cite web| url= http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/bc_waterfall.php?num=631&p=0 | title= Sunwapta Falls| author= Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest| accessdate= 2007-07-01]
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