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Emperor Falls
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Location Mount Robson Provincial Park, Canada
Coordinates 53°07′50″N 119°12′18″W / 53.13056°N 119.20500°W / 53.13056; -119.20500
Type Fan
Elevation 5,300 feet (1,600 m)
Total height 150 feet (46 m)
Number of drops 1
Longest drop 150 feet (46 m)
Watercourse Robson River

Emperor Falls is a magnificent waterfall located in Mount Robson Provincial Park in Canada. It's the biggest and most famous waterfall on the Robson River. You can find it a short distance southwest of where the water flows out of Berg Lake.

How Tall is Emperor Falls?

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Side view of Emperor Falls.

Emperor Falls is about 150 feet (45 meters) tall! That's like a 15-story building. It sits high up, about 5,300 feet (1,615 meters) above sea level.

When the water rushes over the edge, it hits a rocky ledge about halfway down. This creates a cool effect called a "roostertail." It's like a giant fan of water that sprays out a lot of mist. This mist often creates beautiful rainbows on sunny days.

How Can You Visit Emperor Falls?

To see Emperor Falls, you'll need to go on an exciting hike! You follow the famous Berg Lake trail for about 15 kilometers (9 miles). During this hike, you'll climb about 2,500 feet (762 meters) in elevation. It's a great adventure for anyone who loves nature and hiking.

You can find more details about this amazing hike in the Berg Lake article.

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