Waterfall Hikes Near Powell River, BC

12,779 residents
45 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Powell River? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Powell River. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 49.8833°N, -124.5500°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Powell River

Today's Conditions

Live data from the Water Survey of Canada

Water Flow

45 of 45 gauged

45 waterfalls near Powell River have live flow data today

Knarston Waterfall Moderate China Creek Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Low Englishman River Lower Falls Low Bonnel Falls Low Englishman River Falls Low Wiener Falls Low Stamp Falls Low Rosewall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Upper Waterfall Barely Flowing Little Qualicum Falls Barely Flowing Lower Waterfall Barely Flowing Stromberg Falls Barely Flowing Trent River Falls Barely Flowing Stotan Falls Barely Flowing Piggott Creek Falls Barely Flowing Oink Oink Falls Barely Flowing Oyster River Falls Barely Flowing Lupin Falls Barely Flowing Moose Falls Barely Flowing Trout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mohun Creek Falls Barely Flowing Elk Falls Barely Flowing Deer Falls Barely Flowing Phantom Falls Barely Flowing Upper Stotan Falls Barely Flowing Browns River Falls Barely Flowing Nymph Falls Moderate Medicine Bowls Moderate James Bruce Falls Barely Flowing Chatterbox Falls Barely Flowing Snake Falls Barely Flowing One Eye Falls Barely Flowing Teahouse Falls Barely Flowing Albert Falls Barely Flowing Upper Nanaimo Falls Moderate Toba Wilderness Falls Low Freil Lake Falls Barely Flowing Soda Creek Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Barely Flowing Lois River Waterfalls Barely Flowing Homesite Creek Falls Barely Flowing Dickson Falls Low Headquarters Waterfall Barely Flowing Nitinat Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Cloudy · 16°F

Tod 11°F Cloudy
Fri 12°F Cloudy
Sat 8°F Light Rain
Sun 12°F Heavy Drizzle
Mon 16°F Cloudy Best
Tue 14°F Cloudy
Wed 15°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Powell River

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Nymph Falls Moderate ยท 7.7 mยณ/s 46th percentile
  2. 2 Medicine Bowls Moderate ยท 7.7 mยณ/s 46th percentile
  3. 3 Knarston Waterfall Moderate ยท 0.2 mยณ/s 39th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Nanaimo Falls Moderate ยท 1.5 mยณ/s 26th percentile
  5. 5 Dickson Falls Low ยท 4.5 mยณ/s 21st percentile
  6. 6 Toba Wilderness Falls Low ยท 0.8 mยณ/s 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Powell River (25 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Lois River Waterfalls

23.5 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Little Qualicum Falls waterfall

Little Qualicum Falls

44.9 km away
In Little Qualicum Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Waterfall waterfall

Lower Waterfall

45 km away
In Little Qualicum Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 43 m

All 45 Waterfalls Near Powell River

Lois River Waterfalls

23.5 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Stromberg Falls waterfall

Stromberg Falls

35.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.6 km 56 m

Freil Lake Falls

39.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Harmony Falls

39.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Qualicum Falls waterfall

Little Qualicum Falls

44.9 km away
In Little Qualicum Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Waterfall waterfall

Lower Waterfall

45 km away
In Little Qualicum Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 43 m
Upper Waterfall waterfall

Upper Waterfall

45.2 km away
In Little Qualicum Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 89 m

Oyster River Falls

46.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Headquarters Waterfall waterfall

Headquarters Waterfall

49.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 61 m
Browns River Falls waterfall

Browns River Falls

49.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 64 m
Stotan Falls waterfall

Stotan Falls

50.2 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Soda Creek Falls

50.3 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Upper Stotan Falls

51 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Rosewall Creek Falls waterfall

Rosewall Creek Falls

51.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.1 km 143 m
Trent River Falls waterfall

Trent River Falls

51.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.1 km 50 m

Toba Wilderness Falls

51.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 134 m
Nymph Falls waterfall

Nymph Falls

53.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km 14 m
Medicine Bowls waterfall

Medicine Bowls

55.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.5 km 88 m

Oink Oink Falls

57.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.6 km Unknown
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

62.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 22 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Powell River

Are there free waterfalls near Powell River?

There are 45 free waterfalls near Powell River, including Albert Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Powell River?

There are 25 easy waterfall hikes near Powell River, including Bonnel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Powell River?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Powell River, including Englishman River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Powell River?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Powell River, including Chatterbox Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Powell River?

The shortest waterfall hike near Powell River is Bonnel Falls at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Powell River?

The tallest waterfall near Powell River is James Bruce Falls at 840 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Powell River?

Yes, 45 waterfalls near Powell River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Powell River?

The closest waterfall to Powell River is Lois River Waterfalls, approximately 23.5 km away.

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