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Wapta Falls

Wapta Falls is the largest waterfall on the Kicking Horse River, located in Yoho National Park in British Columbia. The falls measure roughly 30 metres high and 150 metres wide, and the name derives from a Nakoda word meaning "river."

The access point sits about 26 km west of Field and 32 km east of Golden, reached via a short gravel road off the south side of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Note that the access road is closed from late October to late May, and the turnoff is marked for eastbound traffic only. A 4.

6 km round-trip trail leads from the parking area through forested terrain to viewpoints above and along the Kicking Horse River shoreline, with some steep sections near the falls. A national park pass is required for entry.


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