Waterfall Hikes Near Powell River, BC

12,779 residents
42 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Powell River? There are 42 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

42 of 42 gauged

2 of 42 waterfalls near Powell River are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Today

Cloudy · 22°F

Tod 22°F Cloudy Best
Mon 29°F Sunny
Tue 33°F Cloudy
Wed 32°F Cloudy
Thu 31°F Cloudy
Fri 24°F Cloudy
Sat 17°F Light Drizzle

Flowing best right now near Powell River

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Browns River Falls Strong · 1.8 m³/s 84th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Stotan Falls Strong · 1.8 m³/s 84th percentile
  3. 3 Medicine Bowls Moderate · 11 m³/s 70th percentile
  4. 4 Nymph Falls Moderate · 11 m³/s 70th percentile
  5. 5 Toba Wilderness Falls Moderate · 1.9 m³/s 66th percentile
  6. 6 Headquarters Waterfall Moderate · 0.1 m³/s 60th 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

British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Little Qualicum Falls waterfall

Little Qualicum Falls

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

Lower Waterfall

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

All 42 Waterfalls Near Powell River

Teahouse Falls waterfall

Teahouse Falls

79.7 km away
In Princess Louisa Marine Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.6 km Unknown

Knarston Waterfall

British Columbia
Moderate
4.0 km 135 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Powell River

Are there free waterfalls near Powell River?

There are 42 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 kid-friendly waterfalls near Powell River?

There are 6 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, 42 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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