Pine Pass, Chetwynd & Peace / Full trip pack
Martin Falls
- Round trip
- 1 km
- Elevation gain
- 20 m Published route measurement
- Walking time
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Unconfirmed
return
A short undeveloped approach reaches two waterfalls beside Highway 29. Despite the small distance, the creek bed sits between drops and deserves more care than a simple roadside stroll.
1. Getting there and parking
From Chetwynd take Highway 29 toward Tumbler Ridge. Look for the small turnoff and parking on the right approximately 25.4 km from the highway turn, about 2.8 km beyond the Sukunka FSR junction, near the crest of a long hill. The access description was last reviewed in July 2016. Pull fully clear of highway traffic and confirm the trail entrance before leaving the vehicle.
Parking: The July 2016 source places the small right-hand Highway 29 turnoff 25.4 km from Chetwynd’s highway turn, 2.8 km past Sukunka FSR near a hill crest.
2. Walking the route
Follow the short route toward the creek and the two waterfall tiers, reported at approximately 5 m and 7 m high. The club gives about 1 km return with only 20 m of elevation gain, but calls it an undeveloped route for experienced walkers. The accessible creek-bed area described in the guide lies below one drop and above the other, so approaching the water also approaches a downstream fall. Avoid slippery rock and high-flow conditions, and return by the same route. Winter ice climbing is a separate technical activity; the summer walking description does not establish safe winter access.
The return
The source’s roughly 1 km return reaches the creek between two falls. Return by the same approach; the creek-bed position is above a second drop.
3. Route map
Mapped named trail
© OpenStreetMap contributors. Route geometry is available under the Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0. · Line source · Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0 · Source-line database: https://hikingprincegeorge.com/data/osm-route-lines.geojson
Partial elevation profile
Partial elevation profile
This chart covers only part of the route. It does not establish the full hike or a return journey.
0.34 km along source section 1 of 1, in its mapped direction.
Approximate 90 m terrain model along this mapped section. Separate sections are not joined. This chart does not measure total trail ascent or establish current access; use the guide’s published outing measurements.
Copernicus GLO-90 terrain elevations via Open-Meteo (CC BY4.0); linework: Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0
Copernicus DEM 2021 GLO-90 via Open-Meteo. Linework source: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/543426866. Sampled and rounded for display.
Source: https://open-meteo.com/en/licence
Licence: CC BY4.0 elevation data; Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0 linework · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Profile source checked: 2026-10-18
Published locations
Numbered points match the map. Use the role beside each point. A summit or park reference point is not a parking location.
| Place and role | Coordinates | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Falls recreation project location | 55.475702 -121.604985 | Source-published recreation project point; not verified parking or trailhead. https://delivery.maps.gov.bc.ca/arcgis/rest/services/mpcm/bcgwpub/MapServer/404 |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Season and access
Winter ice climbing is documented, not equivalent to a maintained winter walking route.
Winter route
The older guide mentions WI2 ice climbing. That technical activity is separate from the summer walk and is not evidence of a safe winter hiking route.
Practical details checked 2026-10-17.
More maps & trail files
Martin Falls approach on AllTrails
The hosted map shows approximately 0.7 km return near Chetwynd. Published distances vary around this short, steep approach; low distance does not make the creek edges or waterfall descent accessible.
AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/martin-falls
Comparison checked 2026-10-18.
These links open files and maps maintained by their publishers. They require an internet connection and are not included in this saved guide.
Additional source maps
Map 1: https://investtumblerridge.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TR_Map_insert2018_web.pdf
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