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British Columbia

Area A (Wells Gray Country)

Helmcken Falls

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Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Wells Gray Country)

Helmcken Falls

Moderate

4.8

(144)

932

hikers

Helmcken Falls

02:06

7.94km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Wells Gray Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15 m

Helmcken Falls South Rim Trail Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

The hike to Helmcken Falls starts from its own parking lot, located directly on the 30-mile bend.

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Murtle River

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The Murtle River has to be one of the most scenic rivers in all of Canada. Getting its start at the foot of a glacier in the Cariboo Mountains the …

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3.98 km

View of Helmcken Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A beautiful waterfall, easily reachable on a trail. Quite lonely!

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7.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.94 km

Surfaces

7.94 km

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

22°C

9°C

56 %

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