点评:We visited Johnston Canyon during our Rockies road trip, and after reading countless reviews about packed car parks and long, slow-moving queues, we decided to start early — really early. We left Downtown Banff at 6am, not only to beat the crowds but also to increase our chances of spotting wildlife along the Bow Valley Parkway, which is known for incredible sightings.
And honestly, it couldn’t have worked out better. When we arrived, there was just one other car in the car park and we practically had the entire canyon to ourselves. If you’re heading out that early, especially when the trails are quiet, it’s worth carrying bear spray. The paths can be narrow, visibility around corners is limited, and it can feel a bit daunting — but as long as you make noise, you’ll be absolutely fine.
The canyon itself is stunning and absolutely worth the early wake-up. Waterfalls appear one after another as you make your way through, and because we arrived so early, we had no trouble accessing the small cave either. It was one of those experiences that felt truly special.
翻译:我们在落基山脉自驾游期间游览了约翰斯顿峡谷。在阅读了无数关于停车场爆满、排队缓慢的评论后,我们决定早点出发——真的非常早。我们早上6点就从班夫镇中心出发,不仅是为了避开人潮,也是为了增加在弓河谷大道沿线看到野生动物的机会,这条大道以令人惊叹的野生动物观赏体验而闻名。
说实话,我们的决定简直不能更完美了。当我们到达时,停车场里只有另一辆车,我们几乎独享了整个峡谷。如果你也打算这么早出发,尤其是在步道比较安静的时候,最好带上防熊喷雾。步道可能比较狭窄,拐角处的视野有限,可能会让人感到有些害怕——但只要你发出声响,就绝对不会有事。
峡谷本身景色壮丽,绝对值得早起。一路走来,瀑布一个接一个地出现在眼前,而且因为我们去得早,所以也很顺利地进入了那个小洞穴。这是一次非常特别的经历。