Sarrail Falls

Sarrail Falls is a stepped cascade on Sarrail Creek, on the south shore of Upper Kananaskis Lake beside the bridge on Upper Lake Trail. It is a worthwhile add-on if you want a waterfall without committing to the whole lake circuit. From Upper Lake Day Use, the falls are about 1.1 km each way; allow around 30 minutes round trip, with roughly 40 m of climbing, plus time at the bridge.

Most of the short approach follows the shore, with glimpses across the water to the mountains and mossy forest on the uphill side. Some sections can be muddy and rooty, so shoes with grip make the walk more comfortable.

The rebuilt bridge stands beside the cascade, and it gives you the clearest look at the falls. An earlier crossing was destroyed in the 2013 floods and later rebuilt. For a photo that identifies the spot, include both the bridge and the water; the span gives the falls a sense of scale.

About 100 m beyond the falls, the trail reaches the junction for Rawson Lake. If you are continuing there, follow the trail to that junction rather than taking rough tracks that climb beside the falls toward higher cascades; those are not part of the normal route.

Pit toilets and a map kiosk are at the Upper Lake Day Use parking area; use them before setting out and carry your own water and snack for the trail.