Английская Википедия:Helmet Falls
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox waterfall Helmet Falls is a tiered waterfall located in Kootenay National Park in British Columbia, Canada. With total height of Шаблон:Convert, Helmet Falls is the 11th tallest confirmed waterfall in the Canadian Rockies, as well as one of the most significant waterfalls in British Columbia based on both height and volume.[1][2]
Description
The waterfall drops over the edge of a hanging valley situated on the northeast face of Helmet Mountain and descends down the face of a massive amphitheatre-like cliff. The upper tier is largest, plunging between Шаблон:Convert into a narrow gorge where the small middle tier is found. As the creek spills out of the canyon, it plunges another Шаблон:Convert to the valley floor. In addition, resurgent stream spills out of the side of the cliff and joins the upper fall from the east.[3]
The waterfall is fed by Helmet Creek, which itself is formed from the meltwater of West Washmawapta Glacier located atop the aforementioned hanging valley. The creek is a tributary of Vermilion River.
Access
Helmet Falls is located at the end of a Шаблон:Convert, moderately difficult hiking trail. The trailhead is located at the Painted Pots parking lot off Highway 93.[4]
See also
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