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Lower Falls Trail - Distance : 2.7 km. Elevation gain : slight .Time : 1-1 1/2 hrs. This is a great trail
to take those budding young hikes on . Kids just love to get wet at the base of the 10m. water fall . There is a beach
area
half way to the falls which is a good spot for them to rest and load up on sugar . If you are looking for peace and quite
Try this trip in the winter . Bring your camera for some pics. of the snow & ice on the falls .
You may even get to
see a few deer if you're early in the morning . Rating 1 View 2
Upper falls Golden Ears Park: time 1 ¼ hrs elevation Gain 500m
The trail starts from the lower falls.
Once you arrive at the lower falls continue up the trail to the 2nd look out for the lower falls. Directly across from the
start of the fencing, on your right hand side there is a path that will take you straight up the hill side. Look very carefully
for the pink tape blazes. After a few small switch backs you will see an old cedar log resting against the rock wall. Follow
this narrow path around the rock bluff.
The whole time the lower falls will be below you and to your left. After 15 minuets,
you
will come to a small look out over the upper falls. Continue going up and heading north up the valley. Stay close
to the rocks and you should see an old hand rail going around the corner of the wall use caution here if it is wet. There
is a tree growing in the middle of the path that you have to get by so be sure of your footing. A small rise will be ahead
of you with a trail branching off & up, this will take you to link up with the east canyon trail. Look for a small cedar
tree with a bit of tape marked - falls. Descend the trail to your left, toward the canyon. There is a small view point over
looking the falls but don’t get to close to the edge. If you want to get a closer look there is a steep trail with handholds
that will take you to the base of the falls. The trail is just to the right side of the viewpoint.
I do not recommend
this trip for beginners there is some scrambling involved over roots, damp planks, and rocks. One slip at the wrong place
could lead to a very serious injury or your death. Use caution, and be sure of your footing.
Horseman's Beach : Distance 5 km. Time 1 1/2 hrs. Elevation 320 m. Elevation gain : Slight . Take the East
Canyon trail for a quick get away from the crowds . This pleasent spot has limited camping but the views are wonderful.Park
at the lower falls parking lot and go up by the horse stables . The trail starts on the right hand side . It is steep but
only for a short time . You come apon an old logging road and follow this up the valley .Look for an out house and a mock-up
of an old indian tee pee . The trail branches off to the left . If you find too many people here continue up the trail for
another 1 km. for a second beach . Rating 1 View 2 ---- Posted June 1/01
* Note - The bottom picture is of the back side
of Golden Ears Peak . This trail also makes for a wonderful ride on your mountain bike .After Horseman's beach the trail turns
into single track for another 5 km. *
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