Weeping Wall

The Weeping Wall is a sheer vertical cliff face in Banff National Park that rises alongside Highway 93 on the western base of Cirrus Mountain. Water flows down the rock surface through multiple thin channels, creating lines of movement across the stone face.

Glaciers shaped these rocks over millions of years, carving vertical pathways that guide water downward. The continuous flow of water through these channels reinforced and deepened the patterns visible on the stone face today.

The site draws climbers and photographers who come to experience the rock face in different seasons. People visit to witness how the same wall transforms dramatically between summer moisture and winter ice conditions.

A designated pullout on Highway 93 provides easy access to view the wall without requiring a long hike. The site is accessible year-round from the road, though spring snowmelt and winter ice formation offer the most dramatic views.

The name comes from the constant water flow that trickles down the rock face, giving the cliff its distinctive character. In summer the wall appears to be crying, while in winter the water columns freeze solid into a climber's paradise.

Location: Alberta

GPS coordinates: 52.15583,-117.00583

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04