Camp at Upper Siffleur Falls

The trail begins at the Siffleur Falls staging area, off the David Thompson Hwy (11) 210km west of Rocky Mountain House. The trail consists of an upper, middle, and lower falls. It is approximately 4km to the lower falls (most will turn around here) and 8km to the upper falls and campsite. This is considered an easy to moderate hike.

The widened trail begins behind a well marked information sign, the trail continues alongside the North Saskatchewan river. After only a few hundred meters you will cross a narrow suspension bridge spanning the North Saskatchewan river. After the bridge you follow a few hundred metres of boardwalk put in place to reduce the erosion on the area due to the high winds that frequent the Kootenay Plains. After the boardwalk follow the widened path to the Siffleur Bridge.

After crossing the Siffleur River Bridge follow the well worn path up to the Siffleur Falls view point. Along the path there are sections of very exposed cliff sides - avoid getting too close to the edge and take the safer path further from the cliff edge, as people have lost their lives here.

The first set of falls (lower) can be seen from the viewing area, but to see the second and third set of falls, continue along an unmarked path beside the Siffleur River. It is another 2.5km to the second set of falls (middle) and another 1.5km after that to the third set (upper) for an 8km one way trek.

At the third set you will find a small campsite where you can set up camp and enjoy the view of the third falls and scattered inukshuks. If you make it there early in the day you may come across other people viewing the upper falls on their day hikes. This is an unmarked campsite so there is no food lockers, always hang food, and do not cook near your tent. Always be prepared when traveling outdoors. Fires may or may not be permitted always check your backcountry conditions.

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