Marble Canyon
Marble Canyon
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2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
The Marble Canyon walk was great, and there are many other scenic walks and hikes in the area. As far as Marble Canyon campground goes though, we were not impressed. After being forced to pay for a fire permit for each night of our stay, we arrived to find the huge concrete bin completely empty of firewood. There were some dead trees cut down around the campsites, but unless you travel with a chainsaw you are out of luck. We will choose another campgound next time we visit the area.
Written November 7, 2023
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KellyNagle
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Jul 2020 • Couples
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Smaller than Banff and Lake Louise National Park campgrounds and more tree cover/privacy in some of the sites. Google maps street view provides an idea of what you are booking.
No train sounds. Highway and river sounds present depending on the site you choose.
Small loops. No large trailers. Most people had tents. We had 18 foot trailer and it fit well.
Surrounded by mountains in all directions. Almost every site has a mountain view of some sort.
Flush toilets operational.
Food storage questionable. Sani dump questionable. Did not investigate.
Bear scat on road.
A marmot lived under the garbage bin of G loop.
Access to world class hiking options within a short drive.
One of our top rated reservable spots in the Canadian Rockies. We like mountains, privacy, trees, and hiking. Don’t need luxuries or conveniences-It’s not an updated site, but we loved it.
Smaller than Banff and Lake Louise National Park campgrounds and more tree cover/privacy in some of the sites. Google maps street view provides an idea of what you are booking.
No train sounds. Highway and river sounds present depending on the site you choose.
Small loops. No large trailers. Most people had tents. We had 18 foot trailer and it fit well.
Surrounded by mountains in all directions. Almost every site has a mountain view of some sort.
Flush toilets operational.
Food storage questionable. Sani dump questionable. Did not investigate.
Bear scat on road.
A marmot lived under the garbage bin of G loop.
Access to world class hiking options within a short drive.
One of our top rated reservable spots in the Canadian Rockies. We like mountains, privacy, trees, and hiking. Don’t need luxuries or conveniences-It’s not an updated site, but we loved it.
Written July 13, 2020
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pattypotato1
Calgary, Canada90 contributions
Aug 2022
Nice little walk right along the highway. The trail is well marked and the views are amazing. The parking lot fills up but the path is very generous so you wonder where all the people are.
Make this a stop on your way to Radium, BC. It is a short walk. Do not plan this to be a full day adventure. It is just a stop along the way.
Make this a stop on your way to Radium, BC. It is a short walk. Do not plan this to be a full day adventure. It is just a stop along the way.
Written September 5, 2022
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Steve B
Gold Coast, Australia207 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We’d never heard of Marble Canyon before & pulled over by chance & we are so glad we did. It’s an easy 30 min round trip that most people would do easily. There’s several bridges crossing over to give you numerous looks at the canyon & the water far below. At the top there’s some lovely waterfalls too & there’s good flow at present.
Written June 11, 2022
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA1,018 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Just a short distance from the crowded and overrated Johnston Canyon is this far superior canyon walk. Marble Canyon is less effort, less crowded, and so much more beautiful. This is a narrow and deep canyon cut by a waterfall that has drifted back over the years. Bridges zigzag over top of the rushing waters below, offering visitors a chance to see many angles of this natural wonder. The bridges often indicate where the waterfall at the end of the hike was thousands of years ago. Do yourself a favor and make this your priority canyon visit in this area. Do both if you want, but definitely do this one. You will not regret it.
Written July 16, 2024
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GSIain
80 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Awesome 30 mins out and back... Shorter time if you don't stop to take pictures, but hard not to! Be careful on the steps - they were VERY icey & slippery the day we went there... Otherwise a ver worthwhile stop!
Written October 23, 2020
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Fairycakes
Bristol168 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Wonderful short walk, it's so beautiful here. We went here after reading reviews for Johnstone canyon being super crowded. Easy parking and fairly quiet. No queuing for pictures. It's only 0.7k to the waterfall and there is a little beach you can dip your toes in.
Written August 30, 2024
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Diana-Bruce
Calgary, Canada23 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Marble Canyon is a must see on highway 93. There is an upper parking lot & picnic area, usually empty & accessible by turning right before the bathroom facility. The hike up the mountain will increase your heart rate but is easily achievable by anyone with average to good physical health. Powerful, baby blue, glacial melt water, over eons, has carved an impressive route deep into the bedrock. The top of the trail rewards you with a waterfall & an impressive view of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Marble Canyon is a memorable experience, guaranteed to WOW.
Written September 22, 2022
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MPP2703
Wellingore, UK1,856 contributions
Jun 2023
Loved this short walk to an amazing canyon created over eons. The walk up is not too bad, some steps and then you criss-cross the canyon on about seven bridges. It is a fairly straightforward circular walk and should be accessible to most. The best part, the carpark is just off the highway and the start of the walk clearly highlighted. Only downside the toilet facilities were closed. Definitely worth 30/40 minutes of your time.
Written June 18, 2023
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Christina B
Louisiana6,964 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
It’s .7km or a little over 1/2 mile each way. You can’t see a lot down in the canyons, but you can hear it. Water is a milky color because of where it comes from. There’s 7 bridges to criss cross and ALot of stairs and inclines. The Falls at the end are nice. There’s a few different lookout areas. On your return from the falls take the path on the left and you can avoid all the steps and zigzags on the way down.
Written July 23, 2023
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hello- how much time (duration) is the path to the marble canyon ?
thx
Written February 22, 2018
The path is only about 3-5 km. The path is there and back style, so YOU choose how far you want to go. How long you take depends on your hiking style. I'd do it in less than an hour, but you might want to linger. The canyons are spectacular, as are the falls at the far end.
Written April 19, 2018
Are there picnic facilities at Marble Canyon?
Written January 29, 2018
There are washrooms at the parking lot, and benches along the trail. I don't think they are actual picnic tables anywhere. There are lovely big flat rocks that will do just fine. FYI - in the Canadian Rockies, we like to keep things are natural as possible. Not a lot of 'infrastructure' once you're on the trail.
Written April 19, 2018
Although the woman I spoke to on the phone was polite and nice, she would not provide room details. I wanted to know if the room would be on the first or second floor, with or without a lake view, and she said she could not know until the day before our arrival. This concerns me for the price, I would think it would be reasonable to ask for disclosure on important details like those. I requested the second floor to avoid people walking heavy or kids above us from a 1st floor room, if possible, and she said she could not guarantee that accommodation be made) My confirmation number is 201843. If you can provide some more information I would really appreciate it, thanks!
Written May 10, 2015
This is NOT the Marble Canyon you are thinking of. There are NO hotels inside the Kootenay National Park as it is an animal and nature reserve.
Written April 19, 2018
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