Cypress Falls – Upper Falls loop from Cypress Falls Park

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Canada

British Columbia

Electoral Area A

Cypress Falls – Upper Falls loop from Cypress Falls Park

Hard

4.7

(3)

hikers

Cypress Falls – Upper Falls loop from Cypress Falls Park

04:31

12.0km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 17 m for 26 m

After 97 m for 31 m

After 227 m for 12 m

After 11.8 km for 12 m

After 11.9 km for 31 m

After 12.0 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.17 km

Cypress Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

1.28 km

Upper Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Look for the blue mushroom shaped markers on the service road and follow the trail there.

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3.39 km

Nelson Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As you walk, you'll move through a remarkable second-growth forest, with dense greenery, moss-covered trees, and the peaceful sound of the creek nearby. This area is considered one of the …

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5.41 km

Whyte Lake

Highlight • Lake

Whyte Lake is a small lake in the hills of West Vancouver. There is a small wooden dock and secluded beach on the north side of the lake.

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8.28 km

Nelson Canyon Park

Nature Reserve

9.82 km

Nelson Creek Fire Access Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The initial climb will quickly warm up your legs. While the road itself is wide and gravel-packed, you are still surrounded by beautiful, tall trees. The surface is highly practical …

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

3.41 km

2.83 km

224 m

Surfaces

4.92 km