Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

First week of September

Thanks! I don’t have an exact map but i recommend checking out this set of local routes from Banff Cycle - www.banffcycle.com/all-local-rides. We did Vermillion Lakes and Bow Valley Parkway from Banff town to Castle Junction and back, then up Tunnel Mountain road (not on the routes) to a section of the Legacy Trail by Cascade Ponds, then on part of the Lake Minnewanka loop to Two Jack Lake and doubled back to town. But apparently that’s the hard way to do the Minnewanka loop, the other direction is better.

This was in early August! It was really hot down in the canyon while hiking, but up at the rim it got pretty cold at night. With the north rim being about a 1000 ft higher in elevation than the south rim it can be pretty variable.

Lol we were too tired! That was definitely hard work getting back out of the canyon

It took about 6 hours in total, but we took our time biking and stopped for a bite to eat also!

We got the 10AM shuttle from the park and ride and started the actual hike just before 11AM. Got to Hanakapiai beach and the turn at 12PM, and then made it to the waterfall at 1:15PM. We're pretty fast hikers, but we stop a fair bit for pictures and to take in the views. I hope you have a wonderful time!

@@kmacgoes thank you!

Thanks for watching! We went in May, so unfortunately I can’t help much with predicting for the rainy months. We were hiking around 10AM-5PM if that helps. I hope you have a great time!

Early August, of 2021

Thank you so much, I appreciate it! It’s such a beautiful place, definitely wanted to do it justice

That’s amazing to make it all the way to West Rim Springs, what a great way to escape the crowds and enjoy Zion’s beauty! Thanks for watching!

@@kmacgoes thanks for being you. I saw 4 other humans. It was a Wednesday mid November.

Highly recommend! We rented from Zion Adventure

Hi! On the hike to Hanakapiai Falls, we never felt like we were on the ledge. There were a few sections after we turns inland towards the waterfall that we had to watch our footing, but it was only down to the river. The steeper sections with ledges on the Kalalau trail are past the turnoff for Hanakapiai

I hope you have a wonderful trip!!

In total we were out for 6 hours, which included about 45 minutes at the waterfall and 45 min at the beach.

Thank you so much, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I love the nature sounds too :) i hope you have a great hike, I’m excited for your video!

I wouldn't say it was difficult or dangerous, as long as you take your time. The roads are plenty wide and there are pull-outs to let faster cars go by. I would also recommend sticking around a little past sunset - so many people left as soon as the sun went below the horizon, but it got even more beautiful afterwards and then you could see stars! By the time we left a lot of the crowd had already started the drive, so the roads weren't busy.

We wore hiking/trail running shoes and carried water shoes (tevas) for swimming. The trail to the river/Hanakapiai beach could be done in either, but after the turn towards the falls there were 4 or 5 tricky sections that I was really happy to have extra traction for. Like wet and slippery / steep rocks to climb down or across and several water crossings with rock hopping. Nothing that common sense, willingness to get wet/dirty to slide on your bottom, and a good attitude couldn’t get through. It wasn’t too difficult overall, maybe 6 out of 10, but to your point we had perfect weather conditions so important to keep in mind.

Thanks, I’m so happy they were helpful! I hope you have a wonderful trip!

I see on the NPS website that e-bikes can be used on the bike trail if they have “operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts(1hp).” We did have to stop at the entrance plaza to show our parks pass, so I presume if someone was to check it would be there. I think the rules are intended to keep the speed on bike paths safe. I hope you have a great trip!

Thanks for watching! I’m actually headed to Calgary and Banff this summer so it looks like you have some great videos I need to check out!

​@@kmacgoes Glad to hear it; hope you enjoy the trip! I'm happy to answer any questions if you have any, related to cycling, Banff/Lake Louise/Moraine Lake, good hikes in the area, good transit options to save on car rental costs, etc.

It was open when we were there in May 2022

This comment made my morning and inspired me to pick up some half finished projects - thank you!

Thanks!!

My apologies I missed this comment! The subway is a canyon in Zion National Park in Utah where the river has eroded out a round shape that makes it look like a subway. We hiked to see it, which included walking from the trailhead by the road up a river about 3 miles to the canyon. We stopped at the waterfall because that is as far as we can hike up ("bottom up" route), but people can go canyoneering to rappel down the slot canyon from the "top-down." Thanks for watching!

You're right about the mules, I learned something new! It really is a beautiful spot. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Can’t wait to check out your channel, subscribed!

Nothing too fancy, alternate between a GoPro and an iPhone, and sometimes use a stabilizer (DJI Osmo) with the phone. We also use a DSLR (Nikon D5300 I think) but just for photos.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it and we could bring you along for the hike

Thank you for the kind words! I feel like the south rim gets all the glory but the north rim was really amazing