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Mountain Portage & Little Falls Trail loop — Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

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Mountain Portage & Little Falls Trail loop — Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

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Mountain Portage & Little Falls Trail loop — Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

01:16

4.65km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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423 m

Kakabeka Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Kakabeka Falls, often called the “Niagara of the North, is an impressive 40-metre-high waterfall on the Kaministiquia River. The falls plunge into a steep, ancient gorge carved through Precambrian rock, revealing 1.6-billion-year-old fossils in the exposed shale. There are several boardwalks and lookouts around its rim, for plenty of opportunities to capture some unforgettable photos while you’re here.

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793 m

Mountain Portage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mountain Portage Trail is a fantastic short loop that offers the best views of the falls and gorge. The 1.25-kilometre path follows the historic portage route once used by voyageurs to bypass the powerful 40-metre cascade on the Kaministiquia River. Boardwalks and paved sections make it easy to explore the rim, with interpretive signs and lookouts that reveal the area's geology, history, and dramatic scenery.

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1.96 km

Little Falls Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Little Falls Trail is a relatively easy loop with a few rooty sections that descends through mixed forest to a quiet cascade on the Kaministiquia River. The trail passes through shaded ravines and rocky outcrops, and is a wonderful path for a more secluded experience than the main falls. At the turnaround point, Little Falls tumbles over a low ledge into a beautiful, tranquil pool, framed by mossy banks and forest canopy.

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4.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

878 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.80 km

355 m

< 100 m

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