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Cheslatta Falls

A forest path follows the Cheslatta River corridor to a cliff-side waterfall viewpoint. The destination is an exposed edge above moving water, making this a more consequential outing than its short distance suggests.

Sources reviewed . This is a research date, not a trail inspection.

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Distance
2.4 kmRound trip
Elevation gain
Not establishedCumulative ascent for this outing has not been established.
Walking time
Not published
Difficulty
Not rated

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Getting there & parking

  1. Follow Kenney Dam Road across the dam, then turn right onto Holy Cross Forest Service Road.

  2. Continue about 11 km and follow the waterfall signs. The road is used by logging traffic.

Full access notes

From Vanderhoof follow Kenney Dam Road to the dam, cross it, and turn right onto Holy Cross Forest Service Road. The district places this turn around the 97 km point of the approach; continue approximately 11 km and follow signs for the falls. Logging traffic uses Holy Cross FSR. These are published approach distances rather than a current road inspection, so check industrial access and road conditions before committing to the long drive.

Map position: 53.64223, -124.95213 · start point of published trip track (parking unverified). Embedded trip-map feature 'Cheslatta Falls Trail': first recorded coordinate [-124.95213, 53.64223]. Point extracted from the original public trip map. A track start is evidence of where recording began, not certification of parking, legal access, road suitability or the complete route.

On the trail

  1. Follow the marked pine-forest path along the ridge above the Cheslatta River to the cliffside waterfall view.

Full route notes

From the signed start, follow the diamond-marked path through pine forest along the ridge above the river. The route bends around to finish beside Cheslatta Falls at a cliff edge. Return by the same trail. The district lists 1.2 km one way and allows roughly two hours for the outing; short distance should not be confused with a quick or low-risk walk. Both the footpath and viewpoint can be slippery when wet. Keep well back from the edge; the municipal description specifically advises that the route is unsuitable for young children and pets.

The way back

The district gives 1.2 km one way. Retrace the path for approximately 2.4 km total.

Terrain: exposure.

Distance and elevation source notes

Source comparison: Published itinerary; 1.2 km; one-way scope. This describes the main outing, or an unresolved source estimate, rather than a separate route.

Conditions & seasons

Season-specific access has not been established in this guide. Read the dated notices and original land-manager information before choosing a departure date.

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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.

Photos of Cheslatta Falls

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Sources, dates & research notes

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  1. https://hiking.princegeorge.tech/cheslatta-falls/ (opens original source)
  2. https://www.fraserlake.ca/sites/26/files/2024-08/Fraser_Lake_Hiking_TrailsV2.pdf (opens original source)
  3. https://bcparks.ca/nechako-canyon-protected-area/ (opens original source)
  4. https://hiking.princegeorge.tech/hiking-prince-george-west/ (opens original source)
  5. https://delivery.maps.gov.bc.ca/arcgis/rest/services/mpcm/bcgwpub/MapServer/280 (opens original source)
  6. https://vanderhoof.ca/visit/trails/ (opens original source)
OpenStreetMap line references (2)

These contributor-mapped features support the map geometry. They are separate from the written access and route sources.

  1. https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/197709233 (opens original source)
  2. https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/197709234 (opens original source)
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