Scenic Views · Alberta
Punchbowl Falls
A small waterfall dropping into a narrow rock gorge beside Miette Hot Springs Road in Jasper National Park, seen from a bridge a few steps from the parking lot. A short stop, not a hike.
What visitors say
Punchbowl Falls is just off the Miette Hot Springs Road near Pocahontas, at the east end of Jasper National Park. A creek pours through a slot in the rock and drops in steps into a punchbowl-shaped pool, and the sound carries up to the road. A short, paved path leads from the parking area to a bridge above the falls.
Visitors are clear that this is a viewpoint rather than a walk. Most look down on the falls from the bridge, stretch their legs and move on, often on the way to or from the hot springs. The Miette Road pullouts and viewpoints reopened after the 2024 wildfire season.
Reactions are mixed, which shows in the ratings. Some found it beautiful for how little effort it takes; others thought there wasn't much to see, since you only get the top-down view from the bridge and can't easily get closer. Keep expectations modest and pair it with the hot springs or other Miette Road stops. There's no practical water access for fishing here.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 59 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.