The first part of this trail is an easy 2km walk along Heart Creek past popular climbing walls. At the trails end there is a bench for relaxing below a waterfall that can't really be seen due to the angle. For a view of the falls and a great place for a soak cross over the creek and start climbing the hill. The obvious path along the rock face is difficult but about ten meters to the left (downstream) there is a more gradual path leading up. When you reach the top of the hill continue down the other side until you reach a small backcountry campsite. Again, there is an easy way straight ahead and a hard way to the right. Directly behind the camp is a tiny waterfall and a great soaking pool on a hot day. From here if you continue downstream about ten minutes you will reach the top of the waterfall. Every time I've gone there I have had it all to myself. Please pack out your garbage and any you may find along the way. Enjoy.
Directions:
Park alongside the Trans Canada on the south side of the highway approximately 8km east of Deadmans Flats at the base of Heart Mtn
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ByPosted By: kayakkrazy
- Tue Sep 04 16:20:30 EDT 2012
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CommentI don't recommend parking on the highway! They have been ticketing there. There is a perfectly good parking lot for the trail... take the Exit 105 for Lac des Arc. From Calgary, take exit 105 then turn left, go over highway, turn on gravel road that leads to parking lot. From Canmore take exit 105 & turn right onto gravel road into parking lot. Now you even have washrooms!
ByPosted By: evshaft
- Sat Jul 24 17:20:34 EDT 2010
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QuestionHello there!
The google map photos show a few no parking signs at the trail head. Does anyone know where you are supposed to park your car while on the hike?ANSWERS are in this forum: Parking at Heart Creek Trail
ByPosted By: Sarabiner
- Sat Oct 18 21:50:12 EDT 2008
UpsideGood climbing, some multi-pitch. Creek to cool off.
DownsideOverpopulated.
CommentGood stuff. Does anyone know if you can still park at the creek on the side of the highway? Word on the street is there are no-parking signs there now.
ByPosted By: blootoon
- Tue May 20 09:49:07 EDT 2008
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CommentDoes anyone have a shot from the trails end looking into the falls area. It is the one picture we did not take. Please post if you do. THX Blootoon
ByPosted By: blootoon
- Sun May 18 17:40:27 EDT 2008
UpsideBeautiful waterfall after a nice hike in. No route finding needed.
DownsideBUSY!
CommentWe left early, 0830, so it was quiet on the way in but super busy coming out. Well worth the extra time and effort to climb to the top of the falls. When we returned to the bench, I strapped on the gaiters and splashed across the pool, climbed over and into the base of the big fall, beautiful views. Only climb in if you have some experience it is slick and downclimbing was a bit dodgy. A great half day's hiking.
ByPosted By: Rufff
- Tue Aug 21 19:50:00 EDT 2007
UpsideNice walk. Watched the climbers awhile and just took our time. Great for families.
DownsideBusy!
CommentDid the same hike as "canomad" but from the top of falls we took the path up and over to the west. Steep coming down and a bit soft. Leads inot the draw around the last bridge.
ByPosted By: nyx
- Wed Aug 01 22:47:27 EDT 2007
Upsidebeautiful trail with a spectacular waterfall at the top...
Downsideonly seems to be one way to go....not much exploring available
Commenthighly recommended for a family outing or a hiking trip with friends....
ByPosted By: grassrootsinab
- Sun Jul 22 18:24:36 EDT 2007
UpsideEasy walking with lots of bridges to keep kids occupied.
DownsideLimited views 'cause you're in a canyon pretty much the whole way.
CommentGreat 1/2 day hike when you need a family outing. Lots of things to keep kids occupied and if you actually get bored (can you get bored in the mountains?!?) you can watch climbers scale the walls of the canyon. When we hiked this trail, I saw the path eluded to above, but never thought to try to cross the creek etc....thanks for the tip for my my next visit!!
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