Long Way to Elk Falls Suspension Bridge

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Looking for a longer hike to Elk Falls? Starting from the Duncan Bay Main Forest Service Road, this route follows a scenic riverfront path through the forest to the iconic suspension bridge. Cross the span for breathtaking views of the roaring waterfall and canyon walls before taking the same trail back to your car.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.45 mi
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    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 764 ft
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    Descent: - 755 ft
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    Highest point: 574 ft
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    Lowest point: 52 ft
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Description of the walk

Start: Park on the shoulder of Duncan Bay Main Forest Service Road (N 50.03861 W 125.28843)

(S/E) From your car, head down to join the main trail.

(1) Turn right into the forest and follow the path running parallel to the river until you reach Waypoint 2.

(2) At the trail junction, both paths reconnect, but you can take the right-hand fork for a slightly shorter route.

(3) Cross the footbridge over the river, offering great water views depending on the season, and continue along the trail until it joins the main path leading to the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge.

(4) Cross the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge, stopping along the span or at the far viewing platform for spectacular panoramic views of the canyon and Elk Falls.

(5) Once you’ve finished admiring the falls, retrace your steps back along the trail to return to your vehicle.(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 82 ft - Duncan Bay Main Forest Service Road
  2. 1 : mi 0.01 - alt. 72 ft - Make a right off the paved path
  3. 2 : mi 0.5 - alt. 56 ft - Split in the path
  4. 3 : mi 1.4 - alt. 164 ft - Bridge Crossing
  5. 4 : mi 2.71 - alt. 394 ft - Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
  6. 5 : mi 2.75 - alt. 377 ft - Elk Falls Viewing Platform
  7. S/E : mi 5.45 - alt. 82 ft - Duncan Bay Main Forest Service Road

Worth a visit

Free & Accessible: Unlike private suspension bridges (like Capilano in Vancouver), Elk Falls is located in a provincial park and is completely free to visit.

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Starting from the Elk Falls Parking Lot, you wind through a towering forest of Douglas firs. Continue along the short trail until you reach the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge. As you step onto the 60-meter-wide bridge, take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the deep canyon walls and the roaring 25-meter cascade of Elk Falls below. After enjoying the view from the bridge and its viewing platform, retrace your steps along the trail to return to the parking lot.

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