Power of Lower Sunwapta Falls

The Lower Sunwapta Falls may be less visited than the thundering upper falls, but their raw, sculpting power is just as impressive - if not more dramatic in its intimacy. Hidden deeper into the forest about 1.3 km downstream from the main viewpoint, the Lower Falls are a series of three cascades that plunge through a narrow, winding gorge with astonishing force. Here, the Sunwapta River channels its glacier - fed flow through tight canyon walls, increasing the water’s speed and intensity. As it crashes and twists over the rock shelves, it sends up clouds of mist and echoes that reverberate through the surrounding forest. The secluded setting and rugged terrain amplify the sensory experience - you can hear the water pounding long before you reach the edge. This is nature in a raw, untamed state-powerful, relentless, and mesmerizing in its ability to shape the land over thousands of years.
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