Easier Difficulty 
Distance (return)
0.4 km / 0.46 mi
Approx. time
30mins return
Elevation gain
30m/ 98ft
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Details
Steepest grade: Starts steep (~20%) but mostly moderate incline
High-clearance 4×4 advised to trailhead? No
Best seasons: Spring, summer, fall
Closest public bathroom Outhouse at parking lot
Cell service? Spotty
Gear to bring Bring 0.5L water per person and bug spray
Trail Description:
This is a wonderful short hike to Rearguard Falls which is the uppermost part of the salmon run along the Fraser River. Stand on the boardwalk right above the falls and watch salmon leap into the churning water as they struggle to reach their spawning territory in late August. See a video here.
Best Parts: You get a very close vantage right above the left side of the falls.
Worst Parts: The slope down from the parking lot is quite steep at first.
How to access/where to park
Google Map Directions
Head north from Valemount on Hwy 5 for about 19km (follow signs for Jasper). Merge onto Hwy 16E at the Tete Jaune Junction (towards Jasper). After 4.5km, watch for the parking lot on your right.
Trailhead coordinates:
52.975191°, -119.363978°
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