Falls Route

About this trail

Falls Route is a 1.1 km out and back trail. It runs 0.6 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,570 m and 1,605 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.2 km. Along the way you pass a cave and Bighorn Falls. Much of the route follows Bighorn Creek. Also used for walking and horseback riding.

Highest point 1,605 m, lowest 1,570 m, 35 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmEvangeline Peak RouteTrailhead
2. 0.0 kmBighorn FallsTrailhead
3. 0.3 kmCave
4. 0.5 kmBighorn FallsWaterfall

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Horseback riding
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
• Waterfall, River or creek, Cave

Rankings

• 12in Best waterfall hikes in David Thompson Country

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7360° N, 115.5399° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Bighorn CampgroundEasy · 1.2 km · 12 m gain · 0.2 km away
• Old Forestry RoadEasy · 5.3 km · 151 m gain · 0.2 km away
• PastureEasy · 4.0 km · 75 m gain · 0.2 km away
• YMCA CampEasy · 7.5 km · 204 m gain · 0.2 km away
• Poplar Ridge TrailEasy · 10.1 km · 275 m gain · 0.3 km away
• Bighorn Falls/Evangeline Peak RouteEasy · 1.8 km · 52 m gain · 0.7 km away