Cascade Falls Regional Park
Cascade Falls Regional Park is 9.5 hectares in size and is located in Electoral Area 'F' just northeast from Mission. The Park's main attraction, Cascade Falls, drops an impressive 30 metres into a large pool. From here, Cascade Creek runs a series of smaller falls within a deeply incised gorge as it drops 18 metres of elevation to the valley floor to where it empties into Stave Lake. A trail leads to a viewing platform overlooking Cascade Falls. During periods of heavy rain or snowmelt the fall's water volume is impressive and can be heard from the parking lot. Three picnic tables are located next to the creek. The trail system varies in difficulty from easy to moderate and continues to upper pools above the waterfall.
General Information
Rules and Regulations:
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Trails are easy to moderate with some stairs. Allow 15 minutes to reach the viewing platform from the parking lot. The Upper Pools Trail is another 20 minutes beyond the viewing platform. For your safety, remain on the trail at all times.
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Dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times. Please clean up after your dog.
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Swim at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty. Diving or jumping into the water can cause serious injury or death.
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Three picnic tables are located next to Cascade Creek at the lower pools.
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A pit toilet is located at the trail head.
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Black Bears and Cougars are sometimes encountered in the park and need to be respected at all times.
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There is no running water available.
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Horses are prohibited on park trails and restricted to the gravel road running through the park.
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Bicycles are prohibited on park trails for safety reasons and restricted to the gravel road running through he park.
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No open fires permitted. Hibachis, campstoves and BBQ's are permitted.
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Leave all park fauna where and how you found it.
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Hunting and the discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited
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No camping or overnight parking permitted.
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WARNING! This area has steep cliffs, slippery rocks and unstable ground. For your own safety, remain on designated trails, obey posted signs and do not cross fences. Cascade Creek is very cold, varies in depth, and is very swift.
How to Get There:
To reach the Park, travel Lougheed Highway east of Mission onto Sylvester Road. Follow Sylvester Road for 14 km until Ridgeview Road. Cascasde Falls Regional Park is located at the end of Ridgeview Road. Click here to view a driving map.
Hours of Operation:
The park is open year round. The parking lot is closed from October to May. May long weekend to Father's Day the gate is open on weekends, 8 AM - 8 PM. The gate is then open from Father's Day to September, 8 AM - 8 PM daily. You can park outside the gate and walk in when the gate is closed.
Park Brochure:
Cascade Falls Brochure
Photo Gallery
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