Crescent Falls
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Crescent Falls
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| Location | Clearwater County, Alberta |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 27 m (89 ft) |
Crescent Falls are a series of two waterfalls located on the Bighorn River in west-central Alberta, Canada. They were originally called the Bighorn Falls, after the river they are located on.
The falls are located a few kilometres upstream of the river's confluence with the North Saskatchewan River. A 4.5-kilometre (2.8 mi)-long trail leads north from David Thompson Highway (between Abraham Lake and Nordegg) to the falls. The Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area is established immediately up-river from the falls.
The waterfall is two-tiered and has a height of 25 metres (82 ft). Visitors are allowed at the waterfalls year-round. Nearby to the waterfalls is a campsite run by Westward Bound Campgrounds. It is un-serviced.
To the north-west of Crescent Falls is a campground run by Westward Bound Campgrounds. It currently has 31 available sites to camp on, and is open from May 1 to October 14. The site has access to water; however, due to potential contamination from pathogens in ground water, the owners recommend that visitors bring their own drinking water.
Coordinates: 52°23′14″N 116°21′15″W / 52.38722°N 116.35417°W
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