Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · British Columbia
Flood Falls
A tall, thin waterfall just west of Hope, BC, reached by a 10 to 15 minute forest walk from a small roadside pull-off. Best in spring; it can run nearly dry by late summer.
What visitors say
Flood Falls drops down a high cliff face just off the Trans-Canada Highway west of Hope, into a small pool surrounded by cedar forest and ferns. When it's running, visitors describe it as tall and dramatic, and one found it especially atmospheric on a rainy, foggy day with swallows darting past.
The trail is short, about 10 to 15 minutes each way, and climbs gently over rocks and roots. Most reviewers call it easy and fine for kids and dogs, though a stroller won't manage it and you should watch your footing. You can walk right to the base of the falls. Parking is free but limited to a roadside pull-off that takes about ten cars, and there are no washrooms.
It's a good leg-stretch on a drive through the Fraser Canyon. Local trail guides note that people sometimes spot small masks and art pieces tucked into the trees along the way.
Timing matters. Several recent visitors found little or no water, and the creek bed can dry out in late summer, so go in April to June for real flow. After high water there can be fallen trees on the path. One reviewer also warns about car break-ins, so don't leave valuables in sight.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 487 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.