south east kelowna · kelowna
A short but steep waterfall hike in a canyon along Bellevue Creek with restricted access and challenging terrain.
local tip
Wear proper hiking boots and check if the main stairs are open before going; if closed, the off-trail descent is steep and unmanned.
visit time
60 min
per person
free
effort
high
energy
high
the vibe
hours
what people say · via google
Elly Nady
9 months ago
This place is closed to the public and is risky but if you have been there before you can still enter at your own risk, you should exercise to proceed with caution, I took my kids with my husband several times and it requires safety measures to ensure that no one falls or slips. The waterfall is beautiful but rocky at the bottom so be sure to either wear shoes if you are not experienced in swimming over sharp rocks, beautiful spot for everyone, just remember safety first
Jessica May
3 years ago
Benjamin Bahmann
2 years ago
Haniyeh Ghorbani
6 months ago
more photos · via google
Find more on PinterestSadly wasn’t able to get down to the falls due to the snow. The stairs down to the falls are closed so you have to off road it down steep unmanned mountain edge. It’s definitely doable but wear good hiking boots but wouldn’t recommend going with young kids. Was able to stand at the top of the second falls but couldn’t see any viable route to get down. Beautiful views of the mountains though so would still recommend parking up.
I went to Crawford Falls in a Monday. Sadly most of the walls where closed and normally you couldn’t even reach a place where you can see the falls good. But I went down anyway and got a nice view and a good feeling for the power of the water that is running down there. At the moment (mid may) it was a lot of water coming from the mountains.
Crawford Falls is a hidden gem for anyone who enjoys a short but adventurous hike. The trail is about 2 km round trip and takes you down into a canyon along Bellevue Creek. There are two waterfalls here — the lower one is smaller, and the upper one is taller and more dramatic. The path is steep in sections, with ropes and railings to help, so sturdy shoes are a must. Parking is available near the trailhead, but it’s limited and can get busy on weekends. No restrooms or facilities, so plan ahead. It’s not the easiest hike, but the reward of standing at the base of the falls makes it worth the effort