An easy out-and-back walk to a waterfall, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1.5–2 hours. Busy on weekends, so go early.
Easy · 5–5.5 km out-and-back · +50–100 m climb · 1.5–2 hours · Dogs: check local rules
Verified on October 24, 2026 against the official park page: passes. Other figures are approximate. · Sources · Cite this page
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Fraser Valley · ~70 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks before you go.
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| Region | Fraser Valley |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Gold Creek parking lot, Golden Ears Park |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | BC Parks summer day-use vehicle pass on Fri–Mon and holidays, May 15 to Sept 7, 2026, for lots past Spirea. Not needed after 3:30 pm or if you arrive by TransLink. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Waterfalls, Forest |
| Crowds | Busy, especially weekends |
| Managed by | BC Parks |
Flat forest walk. Stay off wet rocks at the falls.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 5–5.5 km (out-and-back) with roughly 50–100 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1.5–2 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
BC Parks summer day-use vehicle pass on Fri–Mon and holidays, May 15 to Sept 7, 2026, for lots past Spirea. Not needed after 3:30 pm or if you arrive by TransLink.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Lower Falls (Golden Ears)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/golden-ears-lower-falls/
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