12. Johnson Canyon/Ink Pots, (b)Moose Meadow/Ink Pots

Distance: 11 k return
Elevation gain: 243 m

Sunday, July 1, we decided to go to the Inkpots on our way back to Calgary. It was another cloudy, drizzly day but that didn't stop the hordes from visiting this beautiful narrow canyon with seven waterfalls in full volume at this time of year.

                 Lower falls

         






                     Upper falls

The Inkpots had boardwalks built around them to protect the edges but they were also starting to deteriorate. Even here there were many people on the Canada Day.

This picture of an Alpine fir with its cones pointing up is to help me remember some of the identification lessons I get on our hikes.
We continued on past the inkpots to find a quiet place for lunch.
This is a beautiful spot  to visit but it was not a very enjoyable hike since part of our purpose is to enjoy creation peacefully.

 August 26,2016 I went back to the Ink Pots with my sisters. This time we started at Moose Meadow to avoid the crowds along the catwalk in Johnson Canyon. It starts a little ways up the road and is just as far. Doreen is taking a picture of Marg and me eating lunch and Elaine resting.