Marmot Creek brings you to several beautiful waterfalls including Troll Falls, Marmot Falls, and Upper Falls (also known as Double Falls).
Alberta Parks Advisory: Troll Falls Parking Lot will be closed for construction from September 7, 2021 until further notice.
Hiking to Upper Falls (aka Double Falls)
Begin the hike at Troll Falls Trailhead and take Troll Falls Trail to the Upper Falls junction (Look for the “Upper Falls” sign about 100 metres before Troll Falls). Cross the bridge and climb the short but steep hill, following the trail markers to a series of pretty cascades. The trail ends at beautiful Upper Falls, also known as Double Falls. While there are even more waterfalls along Marmot Creek, they require going offtrail, so it is best to consult Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Volume 1 (Amazon affiliate link) in order to find them safely.
Return the way you came, or for a more scenic loop, return via Hay Meadow.
Upper Falls at a Glance
Distance: 1.7 km to Troll Falls + 1 km to Upper Falls
Elevation Gain: 150 m
Difficulty: Easy to Troll Falls, moderate to Upper Falls with some exposure (keep kids away from the edge).
Duration: Allow 2-3 hours round trip with kids.
Directions and parking: Troll Falls parking lot (click link for Google Maps)
Know Before You Go
There have been serious accidents in this area (falls from cliffs), so please stay on the trail and stay back from the edge of the falls.
This popular trail gets packed down and icy in the shoulder season, so ice cleats and microspikes are recommended.
Enjoy the hike and let me know which Marmot Creek waterfall is your favorite!
