The approximate round trip is 17-km, with the raging falls at the halfway point. From Slocan, hike to Evans Creek along the Slocan Lake to South Evan’s Beach. Go up to Clarricoates Road and turn right – take Clarricoates which turns into Ta Ta Lost Dog Forest Service Road until you cross a small bridge and the parking lot for the falls is on your right.)Įvan’s Beach/Creek ( Slocan/Valhalla Provincial Park) - Access to these falls, is either by foot or by boat. (Location: Take Highway 9A north from Kimberley to Thomason Road (turn left). Here you can watch spawning fish try to jump up the falls or enjoy a quick cool plunge into a small swimming pool. There is a large parking area and a short trail to the falls pass a few picnic benches – this it descent down a wooden staircase to the bottom of the falls. (Location: While travelling east on Highway #3 from Cranbrook, near Wardner turn left onto the Wardener/Fort Steele Road and then turn right onto the Bull River Forest Service road and travel approximately 20-kms to see the falls).īull River/Aberfeldie Dam photo by Shannon HarrisonĬherry Creek ( Kimberley) - This falls are located in the Cherry Creek Regional Park in Meadowbrook, just a short drive from Kimberley, BC ( cover photo). Stay clear of the dam (park away and access on foot to capture your photos of the gushing water). ** The Upper Bugaboo Creek Falls are right next to the Bugaboo Forest Service Road however, the drive to these from Hwy 95 is approximately 55+ kms (one-way).īull River/Aberfeldie Dam (Wardner/ Cranbrook) - This canyon waterfall is next to the roadside, near the Aberfeldie Dam. Upper Bugaboo Creek Falls photo by Shannon Harrison If you reach the 8-kilometre sign, you’ve good about 300 metres too far.) Near the top of the hill, look for the old Forestry recreation trail sign for Lower Bugaboo Falls. Follow the Westside Road for another 3.9 km, which will take you across Bugaboo Creek and up a steep hill with a switchback. After 2.3 km, turn on the Westside Road, do not take the Giant Mine Road. (Location: On Hwy 95 near Spillimacheen/Brisco, turn right on the Westside Road and cross the Columbia River valley. At 1.1-km, follow the obvious trail down to the creek’s edge, where you get a good view of the 100-metre falls from downstream. The trail is a shared multi-use trail, mountain bikers please dismount and yield to all other users.)īugaboos/Lower Creek (Brisco/ Radium Hot Springs) - The easy trail begins next to the Forestry Recreation road and is a nice stroll past old fir trees. Access the site by vehicle on Begbie Falls FSR or trail access from the Begbie Bluffs Parking area on Highway 23 via the Bluff Trail. (Location: This site is located at the end of the Begbie Falls Forest Service Road (FSR). The path leads down to the bridge/waterfall).īegbie Falls (south of Revelstoke) - Begbie Falls is a small falls at the mouth of Begbie Creek on the Upper Arrow Lake. (Location: It is recommended to take the Falls Road East off the Highway 3B in Beaver Falls and follow it to the end. From the summit, drive east for 13.3 km to a small turnout that has a viewpoint with an arrow indicating 200-metres.)īear Falls in Glacier National Park photo by Andrew Chadīeaver Creek (Fruitvale/ Trail) - In the late summer this is a popular swimming hole, while in the spring the dramatic plunge through the steep canyon is mesmerizing. The trail is only accessible if you are heading east on Hwy #1 from the summit of the Rogers Pass. This easy hiking trail is a great opportunity to stretch your legs when travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway. And just right of the sign is a completely unmarked, but well-maintained trail that descends into the forest.
(Location: At the east end of the parking area, there is a large sign about services in Glacier National Park. These awe-inspiring views of water frothing and churning in mossy canyons is a natural state wonder! In the art (or adventure) of chasing waterfalls, the Kootenays is home to so many of them - how do you choose? which one to explore? Here is a list of our ‘ MOST’ hidden falls (in alphabetical order) - happy waterfall chasing!īear (between Golden & Revelstoke) - Expect a wet spray while you descent down the wooden steps to the 100-metre falls.