Siffleur Falls Hike David Thompson Country

Siffleur Falls trailhead is located on the Kootenay Plains next to the David Thompson Highway (#11) 210km west of Rocky Mountain House. A 4.5 hour drive from Edmonton, 3.5 hours from Calgary. If you're traveling from Calgary the route through the National Parks is shorter then heading through Rocky Mountain House. Allow 4.5 hours return to the farthest 3rd set of falls, approximate elevation gain is 146m. Park at the Siffleur Falls staging area then follow the well worn trail down to the North Saskatchewan River. Cross the very long suspension bridge over the north Saskatchewan River then follow the long wooden boardwalk. This area is very dry and sensitive to wind erosion. Over time one footprint can lead to a large wind blown hole. Once you're across the boardwalk the trail leads down a wide gravel road for a short distance then across Siffleur River bridge. Keep on the trail until you reach the Siffleur Falls view point, approximately 4km from the start. Most people turn around at Siffleur Falls viewpoint but there is still another two sets of waterfalls further up the trail. There is no need to get close to the canyon edge as the trail provides several nice viewing areas. Believe the posted 'dangerous slopes' signs, several people have lost their lives here. One brave individual tried to save his dog near the rock ledge above Siffleur Falls, unfortunately both we're drowned. The second set of falls is another 2.5km further up the trail. This set of falls can only be viewed from the open view points located on the trail. From here keep going along the canyon trail for another 1.5km until it drops down towards the last set of falls. There is small camp site here and a few inuksuk's. You can sit next to the rivers edge and have lunch. There are several hiking trails located in this area. To mention a few, Alexander Henry's Trail, Crescent Falls Hike, Hoodoo Creek Hike, Kinglet Lake Hike, Loudon Creek Hike, Two O'clock Ridge Hike, Tuff Puff, Vision Quest Hike, Windy Point Ridge, Allstones Creek Hike, Allstones Lake Hike, Ice Falls Two O'clock Creek, Coral Ridge Hike, Big Whirlpool & Whirlpool Ridge, Owen Creek, Cline and Coral Canyons are all located near here. You are in bear country.