Natural Attraction

Willow Creek Hoodoos

Drumheller, Alberta

Dramatic mushroom-shaped rock pillarsWell-maintained and accessible walking trailsSpectacular panoramic badlands viewsExcellent photography opportunitiesUnique geological storytellingBeautiful golden hour lighting

About Willow Creek Hoodoos

Willow Creek Hoodoos are among the most photographed natural landmarks in the Canadian badlands, featuring towering mushroom-shaped rock pillars shaped by millennia of erosion. Well-maintained walking trails make the area accessible to most visitors. The surreal scenery is especially striking at golden hour.

Things to Do

Walking along maintained trails

Walking along maintained trails

Photography and landscape photography

Photography and landscape photography

Exploring multiple lookout points

Exploring multiple lookout points

Learning about geological formations

Learning about geological formations

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

Sunset viewing

Sunset viewing