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Aloha main lookout — Waterfall base branches

These are the steeper branches from the Aloha area down toward the waterfall bases, separate from the main rocky lookout. The local guide’s August 2026 notice closes both rope-assisted branches because of avalanche damage and rotten snow. Do not follow an old track or rope into the closed sections. The approximately 2 km historical outing describes those branches when usable; it is not a currently available route recommendation. The main lookout has a different, shorter distance and its own condition assessment.

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Distance
2 kmRound trip
Elevation gain
Not establishedCumulative ascent for this outing has not been established.
Walking time
See time notesDo not plan this outing while the reported closure remains unresolved
Difficulty
Not ratedBranch routes

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Getting there & parking

From Valemount, follow Whiskey Fill Road south toward Canoe Forest Service Road and the marina signs. At the West Canoe Forest Road fork, turn right and continue to approximately the 15 km marker; the trail begins just before that marker. The local guide recommends high clearance and warns about active logging. Follow road signs and any radio requirements, keep the travelled road clear, and do not bring an RV or trailer up an approach with limited turning space.

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Map position: 52.68785, -119.06683 · destination reference point. source-published; not field-verified This point is not a confirmed starting point for the selected route option.

On the trail

These are the steeper branches from the Aloha area down toward the waterfall bases, separate from the main rocky lookout. The local guide’s August 2026 notice closes both rope-assisted branches because of avalanche damage and rotten snow. Do not follow an old track or rope into the closed sections. The approximately 2 km historical outing describes those branches when usable; it is not a currently available route recommendation. The main lookout has a different, shorter distance and its own condition assessment.

Conditions & seasons

Winter use is closed because of avalanche exposure. The August 2026 branch closure extends beyond that normal winter restriction; a summer date alone does not establish that these damaged descents have reopened.

Avalanche damage and branch closures

The main viewpoint approach was mostly cleared by August 2026; both waterfall-base branches remained closed.

Notice or observation: August 19, 2026 · Source checked October 17, 2026 · YORA / Hike Valemount (opens original source)

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Camping & overnight plans

On-route camping permission has not been established for this outing. Check the relevant land manager before planning an overnight stay; a mapped lake, cabin or previous tent location does not confirm permission.

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  1. https://hikevalemount.com/hawaii-bc-trail-aloha/ (opens original source)

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