Johnston Canyon
Thursday 13 June, 2024
Inkpots above Johnston Canyon, with dramatic mountain backdrop.
Johnston Canyon is known for its dramatic waterfalls, and colorful geothermal pools above the canyon.
Combining an assemblage of ingredients left over from prior meals, Eric made chilaquiles for breakfast. Photo by Eric.
It had been 1° C overnight, and it was still very cold. Eric photographed the frost on our propane can.
As we hiked into the canyon along the creek, we saw dramatic examples of rock tilt. Photo by Eric.
Eric photographed the line for peeking through the cave at the lower falls. We decided to check it out on our way down instead. We understand things are even more crowded in July and August.
We hiked up to the lovely upper falls.
We continued up the trail to the Inkpots. These pools are colored by cyanobacteria. Photo by Eric.
Inkpot abstract.
Us at the Inkpots.
We returned to the lower falls. There was still a line, so Eric waited in it while I took this picture from the overlook.
Eric took my picture in front of the small cave you have to duck through for the best view of the lower falls.
Eric's right-in-the-spray view of the lower falls. It was worth the wait!
Us in the spray.
Looking up at the surrounding mountains.
I took this picture from inside Mather.
Eric photographed a melange of turkey bacon and veggies that he made for dinner.
Map of our hike through Johnston Canyon.
Johnston Canyon didn't match the drama of Lake Louise and the surrounding area, but it was still quite a nice hike. It was a little bit warmer that night, and we were really looking forward to spending the next few nights indoors!
On to Kootenay National Park.