Tumbler Ridge, BC : Jade Falls
British Columbia, Canada

Jade Falls Hiking Trail is a 2.5 kilometre one-way path (5 kilometres return trip) leading to a remote waterfall. The rugged route is located 63 kilometres south of the community of Tumbler Ridge, BC, Canada. The narrow path explores through a dense forest, following and crossing creeks, climbing up and down, leading all explorers to the top of Jade Falls.

It should take no longer than 4 hours to complete this wilderness trek. The trail follows a hard-packed earthy path, often, it is covered in pine needles and puddles. And depending on the season the puddles are large and can be very muddy.

The route involves stepping over blown down trees, avoiding large river rock, and navigating exposed tree roots poking out of the ground. The heavy forest vegetation surrounds the trail with most of the forest consisting of Lodgepole Pine, Trembling Aspen and White Spruce trees.

From the Stone Corral trailhead parking lot walk across the gravel road to the Jade Falls Trailhead sign and start hiking into the forest opening located beside the creek. Much of the trail is up and down and can be slippery. The trail is steep in sections and it is important to be careful.. sprained ankles have a way of altering the mood of an adventure.

The trail leads to the top of the falls with views looking out over the canyon below. Prior to the last climb up to the falls, please keep children close and do not let them run ahead as the viewpoint is an open cliff with no barriers. Plus this is bear, cougar and moose country too.. so make some noise and be aware of your surroundings.

There is a scramble trail down to the foot of the falls. It is loose and steep. Please remember what goes down must climb up. And up is where the work the effort lies. After the falls the trail continues to Jade Lake. It is said the lake is a good spot for fishing and for picnics. It must be the emerald green color of the lake that attracts all the fishy attention.

There is plenty of opportunities to view bird wildlife in the area. Bird species seen along the trail, at the lake and at the falls include the Red-tailed Hawk, the Bald Eagle and the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.

How to Get to Jade Falls: Located 63 kilometres from Tumbler Ridge, BC traveling mostly gravel roads. Travel the Heritage Highway southeast from the community of Tumbler Ridge towards Kinuseo Falls and Monkman Park. 14 kilometres from the community take a right onto Boundary Road. The paved road turns to gravel. After crossing the Murray River bridge take a left onto the Murray River Forest Service Road. Follow the road to the Stone Corral Trail parking lot. Across the gravel road on the other side of the street is the Jade Falls Trail.