Scenic Views · Fishing · British Columbia
A quiet waterfall hike off Chilliwack Lake Road in BC's Chilliwack River Valley, about 30 minutes each way through forest. The trail is unmarked and the creek bridge is broken, so expect to hop rocks.
Bosumarne Falls sits in the forest above Chilliwack Lake Road, near the upper end of the Chilliwack River Valley. Reviewers keep coming back to how peaceful it is: one group on a sunny Saturday met only two other parties. The trail leads to viewpoints for both the main falls and a lower drop.
Plan on about 30 minutes each way from the roadside pull-off. The first half is gentle and the second climbs moderately, so boots with ankle support and some waterproofing help. The trailhead isn't signed, though the path is fairly obvious from the road, and a three-year-old managed the whole hike with their family.
It's a good half-day outing for families and photographers, and one visitor spent much of the walk photographing mushrooms. Spring and early summer bring the strongest flow and the greenest forest. Camping isn't permitted at the falls. The creek falls under BC's Region 2 stream rules if you plan to fish, which include a single barbless hook and release of wild trout.
The trail has changed over the years. Recent visitors describe overgrown sections, a wildlife rehabilitation warning sign at the entrance, and a bridge that's broken in half, although there are enough rocks and logs to cross. Watch your footing and expect wet feet after rain.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 144 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
