Tumbler Ridge is an interesting little town with a UNESCO Geopark. It’s home to some fascinating rock formations and a history of dinosaurs. This region also seems pretty interesting when it comes to waterfalls, with tons (dozens, perhaps) of developed trails leading to places like Bergeron Falls, the Monkman Cascades, and Nesbitt’s Knee Falls.
Alas, during my short stay, I only had the time to visit one waterfall on my bucket list: Kinuseo Falls.
The access road to Kinuseo Falls isn’t very good. It’s 50 km of somewhat rough gravel. The views start off just okay but improve immensely over the course of the drive. Luckily, the viewpoint at Kinuseo Falls is well-developed and there’s plenty of signage to guide you. Along the way, you’ll find trailheads to a few other waterfalls and lakes.
The viewing deck only provides top-down views of the falls so it’s a must to take the other trails (the trailhead is located to the right of the viewing deck in the parking lot, and signed) to see the full falls. Luckily the trail doesn’t have much elevation gain unless if you choose to hike to the bottom of the river
Kinuseo Falls is one of the best falls I’ve ever seen in BC. It’s rare that you get a 60m waterfall on a big river, and it’s plenty wide too, taking on a block-like shape. It exudes immense power and yet it’s also an incredibly beautiful waterfall, with mountains to the distance, a sparkling river below, and a unique canyon. If you’re ever driving up the Alaska Highway or nearby, consider spending a day or two in Tumbler Ridge. It was worth it alone just to see this falls so I can’t imagine how great it would be to explore the other trails in the area.
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