Waterfall hiking destinations often offer stunning natural beauty, mesmerizing views, calming sounds, and a refreshing mist. Given the choice between two hikes – one with a waterfall and one without – we’ll almost always choose the waterfall hike and we’ve rarely, if ever, been disappointed.
Today’s post is the lazy girl’s waterfall trek with a visit to Well’s Grey Provincial Park, often referred to as the “Waterfall Park”. This hidden gem boasts an awe-inspiring collection of cascades and several can be seen from either the car or within a very short and flat walk from the parking areas.
Dawson Falls is a gentle giant and what it lacks in height, it makes up for in volume. Spanning 295ft across the width of the Murtle River, this broad cascade is enjoyed from viewing platforms that are just a short distance from the parking lot. Dawson Falls makes you want to dip your toes into its cool waters and bask in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Helmcken Falls plunges 141 meters (463 feet) into the canyon below. Named after John Sebastian Helmcken, a surgeon and politician from the colonial era, this majestic waterfall is nearly three times the height of Niagara Falls and its the fourth highest waterfall in Canada. Its raw power produces a low rumble and its misty spray is mesmerizing. It can be viewed just steps from its parking lot.
A skinnier fall that I don’t know the name of was a short, flat walk up a well worn path from Helmcken Falls.
Mushbowl Falls looks just like its name and was seen as we crossed a small bridge on the drive around the park.
With 41 named falls and counting, this lesser known park in British Columbia is a great way to spend a low key day if you’ve got the time.
