Johnston Creek (Alberta)
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnston Creek is a tributary of the Bow River in Canada's Rocky Mountains. The creek is located in Banff National Park.
Course
Johnston Creek originates north of Castle Mountain in a glacial valley southwest of Badger Pass and south of Pulsatilla Pass, at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert".. The creek flows southeast between Helena Ridge and the Sawback Range, and then south through a gorge known as Johnston Canyon. The stream empties into the Bow River, south of Castle Mountain, between Banff and Lake Louise, at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert"..
Johnston Canyon
As Johnston Creek approaches the Bow River, it flows through a large canyon formed by erosion over thousands of years. The creek has cut through the limestone rock to form sheer canyon walls, as well as waterfalls, tunnels, and pools.
A popular hiking trail follows the canyon and leads to a meadow within the Johnston Valley above the canyon. The first part of the trail consists of a constructed walkway with safety rails and bridges, while the last part of the trail is natural and more rugged. Within the meadow are the Ink Pots, which are six blue-green spring-fed pools. In August 2018, a few of the "natural" trails near the falls were closed off, in an attempt to help recover the small nesting population of the American black swift.[1]
Ice climbing is a popular activity on the frozen waterfalls in winter.
A tourist lodge and large parking area is located at the foot of the canyon, close to the creek mouth, along the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A).
Gallery
-
Cascade in Johnston Canyon
-
Lower Falls in Johnston Canyon
-
Frozen Lower Falls in Johnston Canyon
-
Ink Pots
-
Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park
-
Ice climbing in Johnston Canyon in December 2016
-
The lower falls pre-1942
-
A wooden staircase along the creek pre-1942
-
Two men standing on a wooden bridge over the creek pre-1942
See also
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Patton, B and Robinson, B. The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. Devil's Head Press Ltd. Canmore. 1978. Template:ISBN
External links
Script error: No such module "Side box".
- Banff.com - Johnston Canyon
- Johnston Canyon Trail to Ink Pots Template:Webarchive
Script error: No such module "Navbox".