Are there fees or permits required for Keyhole Fall?

No, there are no fees required to visit Keyhole Fall.

Is swimming allowed at Keyhole Fall?

No, swimming is not allowed at Keyhole Fall.

Nearby gauge (Fitzsimmons Creek) · 1.2 m³/s · Much lower than usual

Keyhole Fall

Q: Are dogs allowed at Keyhole Fall?

No, dogs are not allowed at Keyhole Fall.

British Columbia

By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026

About Keyhole Fall

Keyhole Fall is a small, unofficially named fall in the Ziggurat Creek canyon, a tributary of the Green River east of Highway 99 between Whistler and Pemberton. OpenStreetMap shows it beside Twin Waterfall and Lower Ziggurat Fall, reached on informal, unofficial trails. It is not the better-known Keyhole Falls on the Lillooet River near Meager Creek.

Why This Waterfall Exists

Keyhole Fall flows over hard intrusive rock laid down about 66-145 million years ago. These resistant rocks form a durable ledge that water cannot easily wear away, creating the falls where softer material downstream has already eroded.

Nearby Falls Worth Visiting

Mystery Falls (100 m) lies 3.5 kilometres to the northeast.

Mystery Falls

Trail & Hike Details

Trail Description

OpenStreetMap shows informal trails here (Twin Falls Trail and Ziggurat Creek Trail) branching from forestry spurs near the Green River, with a 'Standing dead trees' warning sign. No published trail description or distance was found.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Keyhole Fall?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Keyhole Fall?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

spring summer fall

Seasonal Access

The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited. Check with the managing park or local authority for current conditions.

Safety Information

Informal trails, steep canyon terrain and a posted warning about standing dead trees. Stay back from the canyon edge.

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 2 hours ago Barely Flowing

These readings come from the Water Survey of Canada gauge on Fitzsimmons Creek, 10 km away, not on Keyhole Fall's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.

1.2 m³/s

Current discharge — how much water is flowing

Much lower than usual for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

1.5 1.9 3.3 4.2

Based on 30 years of record

5.55 m

Water depth at gauge

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.

About This Gauge

This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.

FITZSIMMONS CREEK BELOW BLACKCOMB CREEK

WSC 08MG026

10 km from waterfall

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the WSC gauge FITZSIMMONS CREEK BELOW BLACKCOMB CREEK (10 km away).

High confidence

Barely Flowing right now

1.2 m³/s

→ Holding steady

Today

Barely Flowing

1.2 m³/s

4/10

Tomorrow

Barely Flowing

1.2 m³/s

4/10

Sat

Barely Flowing

1.2 m³/s

3/10

Sun

Low

1.3 m³/s

4/10

Mon

Barely Flowing

1.2 m³/s

4/10

Tue

Barely Flowing

1.2 m³/s

4/10

Wed

Barely Flowing

1.2 m³/s

4/10

Best window: Today — barely flowing flow, cloudy (trip score 4/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late May to mid August, peaking in June.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest WSC stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

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Weather Forecast

Location & Access

Getting There

The fall is on Ziggurat Creek on the east side of the Green River valley, near Highway 99 north of Whistler. OpenStreetMap shows access by forestry spurs (GR2000, GR2010) and informal trails; no official route description exists.

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