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Falls Hiking Trail is a wilderness
hike leading to an 8 metre waterfall in the remote backcountry
wilderness forest regions near the community of Vanderhoof, British
Columbia, Canada. The route wanders through a thin mixture of
3rd and 4th growth trees surrounded by a forest floor decorated
with deadfall trees (from clear cutting), beautiful wild flowers
in the spring and a heavy, thick underbrush year round.
The Greer Falls Hiking Trail follows a well maintained,
pine needled cushioned path for approximately 1.2 Kms one-way
to a waterfall and picnic site. The trail is an easy grade, level
route suitable for most ages. The entire route - there and back
- should take no longer than 1.5 hours to complete.
Once at the base of the falls explorers may continue
hiking to the top of the waterfall via a connector trail or explorers
may decide to explore along the shores of Greer Creek. The area
is a prime region to be one with nature - no crowds, no noise
- and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region with no interruptions.
The hiking trail, although, in good shape has some
exposed roots and rocks along the route and in the shoulder seasons,
it can sometimes can get muddy and slippery and should be explored
with caution. Please stay away from the edge of the falls and
rock bluffs.
At the end of the path, there is a picnic area
with a picnic table. A pretty sight when wanting to enjoy a lunch
with a creek and crashing waterfalls in the background. The wilderness
region is also home to some wildlife like Moose and Black Bears.
It is wise to hike in groups and to not feed the animals... pictures
are always encouraged from a distance.
Continue further down Kluskus FSR (the main gravel
road) and there is another wilderness trail, albeit allot longer,
that leads to a ranger cabin for overnight accommodations and
some lakes. The trail is called the Home Lake
Hiking Trail.
Contact information for
the local Vanderhoof, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
the Greer Falls Hiking Trail:
From Hwy 16 in the centre of Vanderhoof, BC, Canada turn onto
the Kenney Dam Road and begin traveling west. The paved road will
past Sai'kuz First Nation Village and
follow the shores of Nulki Lake eventually turning into a gravel
road. At the main intersection of the Kenney Dam, Kluskus and
the Telegraph Forest Service Roads (FSR) turn onto Kluskus and
continue to follow the signs. At about the 37 km point (21 mi.)
the small gravel parking lot on the right will appear. There is
a large Trail Marker sign on the side of the road. Park and hike.
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