First, we had a look at
Cameron Falls in Waterton townsite at daylight.
It did not look that different in sunlight compared to moonlight.
[zoom] Waterton and Waterton Lake from Bear's Hump
Afterwards, we headed for
Bear's Hump [1,4]. A short hike of 1.2km (one way) to a very nice viewpoint.
The view was quite good, although there was still some haze in the air.
The Native Americans call(ed) Mt. Crandell and Bear's Hump "Grizzly Mountain."
Mt. Crandell resembles the body and Bear's Hump the hump and the head.
[zoom] Too many feet in Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is quite funny (although crowded) [1,4].
The water flowing through the canyon is very clear - only the rock is red (it's Hematite).
The
Blakiston Falls are just 1km away from the Red Rock Canyon parking lot. They are not too big.
Anyway, this was a good opportunity for stepping through cold water a few meters beyond the falls.
Finally, we went to Pincher Creek. From here, I had to continue the journey on my own, again.
[zoom] Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
I saw a sign for the
Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (a UNESCO world heritage site!) and drove there (Andy had recommended this).
At the site, I had a look at the cliffs where many generations had driven the buffaloes from the plains over these cliffs.
These cliffs are not very high any more, but you have to consider that the dead buffaloes were dissectioned at this place and, thus, bones etc. piled up for 1000s of years.
Unfortunately, I did not have the time to go to the interpretative center there.
