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Nov 26, 2020 · Paint Pots – Kootenay National Park. The Paint Pots trail will take you to a group of mineral-rich springs in Kootenay National Park, that are incredible colours; Just like natural pots of paint. As well as the colourful pools of water, the iron-rich water has stained the surrounding soil a vibrant ochre colour.
The Paint Pots are one of the top attractions in Kootenay National Park, located not far from the western border of Banff National Park. Visitors to the Paint Pots will enjoy a beautiful short & easy hike along a gorgeous ochre creek to a series of brightly coloured natural pools called the paint pots. Paint Pots Hike Stats.
The Paint Pots are a really interesting feature of Kootenay National Park and only requires a short hike to reach. The pathway passes through marshes, creeks, rivers and small lakes, to the area with coloured water and streams.
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Paint Pots, Kootenay National Park: See 116 reviews, articles, and 118 photos of Paint Pots, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 5 attractions in Kootenay National Park.
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Mar 22, 2022 · March 22, 2022. The Paint Pots in Kootenay National Park are right next to the quaint mountain town of Banff. The hike to the Paint Pots is quick, easy, suitable for all ability levels and it features some pretty unique geography.
From $94. Activity Level. Moderate / Active. Available. Oct - Apr. Departure. 1:30pm. Restriction. 8+yrs. Transportation. Shuttle Included. First time snowshoeing? Try one of the best snowshoeing trails near Banff. This easy 3-kilometre trail is a Kootenay National Park hike to see the historical Paint Pots.
Jul 2019 • Couples. The Paint Pots is a brief and low intensity hike, but really muddy in some areas. Some of the signs indicated it was a 40 minute hike, but we felt it was more like only 20 minutes or so. The hike was short and it is an interesting spot with red clay mud and some old indigenous history.