An easy loop to a waterfall, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1–1.5 hours.
Easy · 2–3 km loop · +30–80 m climb · 1–1.5 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~55 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Kanaka Creek Regional Park) before you go.
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Cliff Park entrance, 252 Street, Maple Ridge |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Waterfalls, Forest |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Kanaka Creek Regional Park) |
Short forest loop with bridges over a sandstone canyon. Stay back from the canyon edge, especially when water is high.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Kanaka Creek Regional Park) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 2–3 km (loop) with roughly 30–80 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1–1.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Kanaka Creek Regional Park) before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Kanaka Creek: Cliff Falls." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/kanaka-creek/
From the Cliff Falls park lot in Kanaka Creek Regional Park, walk past the sports field and down through woods to a bridge over the North Fork (side view of a waterfall). Cross into the Cliff Falls picnic area to view water over sandstone ledges, cross the main creek bridge to see potholes in the rock, then follow Canyon Trail along the east side through forest and tall hemlocks before looping back.
Extended option: A longer variant runs about 4 km round trip, roughly 2 hours. Confirm the route on the official map before you commit.
Watch for: Do not enter the creek during high flows; sandstone ledges are slippery.
Best season: all year
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