Nesbitts Knee Falls
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

Nesbitts Knee Falls Trail is a one-way 1.5 kilometre path (3 kilometre return trip) exploring through a forest along a narrow pine needle cushioned walking path ending with peek-a-boo views of Nesbitts Falls on Waterfall Creek. The hiking adventure provides views of the canyon, here and there, along the trail with the best views located at the viewpoint or from the base of the falls.

The Nesbitts Knee Waterfall Trail is only 39 kilometres south of the community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. As an added bonus, it is close to some other well-used hiking trails and parks in the region like the Boubor Falls, Monkman Park and the very popular Kinoseo Falls Hiking Trail.

The trail starts off uphill for a short distance and then levels out. From there the trail continues along a narrow path zig-zagging through the forest surrounded by dead fall trees. The exposed roots and boulders on the path provide the obstacles. The squirrels darting across the path and chirping in the trees provide the company.

Just prior to reaching the viewpoint is another small hill to climb. Once at the top of the hill the forest begins to open up and reveal the viewpoint and Nesbitts Knee Falls. Prior to the last hill leading 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 country too.. so make noise and be aware of your surroundings.

The viewpoint is an open cliff (no barriers) overlooking a canyon. Below is Waterfall Creek and across the way is Nesbitts Falls. Viewing is, sometimes, interrupted by the tree cover and brush depending on seasons. The trail does scramble down the cliff to the base of the falls. It is a dangerous and slippery extension to the trail and should not be attempted unless you are physically fit and experienced. Remember what goes down must climb up!

How to Get to Nesbitts Knee Falls: Travel the Heritage Highway southeast from the community of Tumbler Ridge towards Kinoseo 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. Continue for approximately 14 kilometres and take a left at the gas plant (follow signs). Continue along the gravel road following the signs and at the next fork in the road keep left and continue to the gravel parking lot and trailhead.