Lupin Falls Trailhead
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The trail to Lupin Falls starts from the Buttle Lake/Westmin Mines road. This is a short, loop trail through a cool old-growth forest featuring unique saprophytes that include Indian Pipe, Candystick, and Pine Drops. Great views of Lupin Falls can be had from a viewing area, complete with a park bench.

A tall, pencil-thin cascade that drops roughly 100 feet down a cliff, followed by a smaller 20-foot drop at the base. Its flow is most impressive during the spring runoff, while it can become a sparse trickle or even dry up during late summer.

The falls are nestled within an old-growth rainforest of massive Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Hemlock trees. The area is exceptionally lush, with velvet-like moss covering rocks and tree trunks.

The trail is a habitat for unique saprophytes (fungus flowers) such as Indian Pipe, Candystick, and Pine Drops.

A short, family-friendly 800-metre loop trail leads to the falls, typically taking about 15–20 minutes to complete. A viewing platform with a park bench provides a designated spot to admire the view.

20 min

All ages

All seasons

Free

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