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Helmcken Falls

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    February 14, 2025

    Hiking

    “Helmcken Falls is the centerpiece to Wells Gray Provincial Park, one of the most powerful waterfalls on earth and one of BC’s prime tourist draws. The Murtle River, which is …

    February 16, 2025

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    “Helmcken Falls is the centerpiece to Wells Gray Provincial Park, one of the most powerful waterfalls on earth and one of BC’s prime tourist draws. The Murtle River, which is …

    June 9, 2019

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    Helmcken Falls is a waterfall of the Murtle River in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Just before the river flows into the Clearwater River, it drops 141 m from the Murtle Plateau. Thus, this waterfall in southeastern British Columbia is the fourth highest in Canada.
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    1. Helmcken Falls – Helmcken Falls loop from Lac La Hache

    11.6km

    03:09

    160m

    160m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 740 m

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