The Rockwall
Itinerary
Paint Pots Trailhead
8.8 mi • 1,500 ft gain
Helmet Falls
7.2 mi • 2,200 ft gain
Tumbling Creek
4.8 mi • 1,100 ft gain
Numa Creek
5.8 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Floe Lake
6.2 mi • 300 ft gain
Floe Lake Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Banff, Kootenay & Yoho National Parks Backcountry Camping. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026
Permits required. Quota in effect.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Banff, Kootenay & Yoho National Parks Backcountry Camping application:
| Access Point | Paint Pots Trailhead |
|---|---|
| 1st night zone | Helmet Falls |
| 2nd night zone | Tumbling Creek |
| 3rd night zone | Numa Creek |
| 4th night zone | Flow Lake |