Elk Falls via Beaver Pond Trail

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Canada

British Columbia

Area D (Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake)

Elk Falls via Beaver Pond Trail

Moderate

4.8

(37)

296

hikers

Elk Falls via Beaver Pond Trail

02:43

9.58km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

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Elk Falls Provincial Park

Waypoints

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1.59 km

Beaver Pond Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The relatively short distance, river and pond views, plus the lush rainforest setting make this trail a great choice when visiting Elk Falls Provincial Park. Keep in mind that you …

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3.61 km

Salmon viewing area & totem poles

Highlight • Monument

This area hosts native art and a concrete deck where you can look down into the Campbell River. There are a few species of salmon all spawning between August to …

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5.80 km

After a short walk from the upper parking lot, you reach the suspension bridge over the Campbell River Gorge at Elk Falls. From the bridge, you have spectacular views of the falls and the gorge in both directions.
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5.86 km

Elk Falls Viewing Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

This platform sits across the canyon from Elk Falls, offering a clear, elevated view of the waterfall plunging into the Campbell River gorge below. Railings and a cantilevered design extend …

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9.46 km

Elk Falls Park

Highlight • Natural

Elk Falls Park is home to a campground, Elk Falls and year-round salmon fishing. There are multiple restrooms and parking areas around Campbell River. This park works in a close …

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9.58 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

256 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.44 km

730 m

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 11 November

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Comments

May 20, 2023,Elk Fall am Campbell river entlang

A very nice hike always accompanied by the river. 1 suspension bridge at the end gives a better view of the waterfall and a small steel bridge in the middle invites you to change sides of the river.
The path is shady, goes directly along the shore on one side. Later it is higher and leads through narrow paths and …

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