Scenic Views · Fishing · British Columbia
Overlander Falls
A wide, powerful waterfall on the Fraser River in Mount Robson Provincial Park, BC, a short forest walk from the Yellowhead Highway. An easy, rewarding break on the drive.
What visitors say
Overlander Falls is where the young Fraser River pours over a broad rock ledge, about 9 m high and more than 20 m wide, into a bend in the river. Visitors describe a powerful, misty falls set in the heart of the Rockies, and nearly every review is five stars.
The main trail starts on the Yellowhead Highway about 2 km east of the Mount Robson visitor centre and takes 10 to 15 minutes through a quiet forest on gentle slopes. Parking at the trailhead is small but reviewers say it's usually enough, and the spot is rarely crowded. A longer trail of about 4.5 km return follows the Fraser from near Robson Meadows Campground.
It makes an ideal leg-stretch on a long drive, or a short outing if you're camping at Robson Meadows or Robson River. Mount Robson Provincial Park has plenty more to explore, including the Berg Lake trail and the lakes at the park's east end.
There's little to complain about. The viewing area is the place to stay; the river is fast and cold, and BC Parks notes the falls are known to kayakers rather than swimmers. Anglers should know that fishing in the park's rivers is seasonal and follows the park's own rules.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 53 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.