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Hikes/Canada/British Columbia/Wells Gray Provincial Park
Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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144 m
Distance
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2.1 km
Duration
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1h
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Silvertip Falls Trail

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The Silvertip Falls Trail is a 1.3mi out-and-back hiking route in Wells Gray Provincial Park that will take you on a forested path to reach a viewpoint looking out onto the falls. Along the trail, you will hike through a peaceful forest setting that runs alongside Spahats Creek before arriving at the rugged rock formation and cascading waters of Silvertip Falls. Although this route is short and fairly straightforward, there are few markings along the trail, so you might want to bring a map or GPS in order to stay on track.

Route Description for Silvertip Falls Trail

Hiking the Silvertip Falls Trail is an amazing adventure that will allow you to experience the natural beauty of Wells Gray Provincial Park and the raw power of the Silvertip Falls. The trail sets out from the side of the road and heads north through a clearing in the trees that leads to the Silvertip Falls Recreation Site. From here, you will enter into the thick cover of the forest and continue north on a route that follows closely alongside the rushing water of Spahats Creek. After roughly 1km of hiking through the pristine woodland atmosphere, you will arrive at a viewpoint where you can look out over the impressive rock formation of the Silvertip Falls and the torrent of water flowing over its surface. After taking in the views, make your way back along the same trail through the forest.

Getting to the Silvertip Falls Trail Trailhead

To reach the trailhead for the Silvertip Falls Trail from Clearwater, head north on Clearwater Valley Road for 7.0mi and turn right onto Spahats Creek FSR. After 2.6mi, turn right and continue on for another 1.6mi, where you will find the trailhead on the left.

Route Information

  • When to do:

    April-October

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    Silvertip Falls Recreation Site

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Poor

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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