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At the end of the Perry Creek Trail in East Kootenay, you reach Perry Creek Falls, where the creek drops over a rugged rock face into a narrow gorge. The viewpoint is set slightly back, so you’re looking across at the falls rather than right beside them, but you still get a clear view of the cascade and the surrounding forest. After following the creek the whole way, this feels like a natural turnaround point and the highlight of the hike.

The Perry Creek Trail in East Kootenay is a short out-and-back route that follows the creek through dense forest toward a waterfall. The path is easy to follow for most of the way, with a mix of dirt trail and a few rougher sections where the ground can be uneven or washed out. You stay close to the water as you walk, with the sound of the creek alongside you, before reaching a viewpoint at Perry Creek Falls.

Findlay Falls Trail follows Findlay Creek and ends at Findlay Falls. This trail offers elevated views of the creek rushing through a small gorge below and passes through a beautiful forest.

Findlay Falls is best seen in the spring, when the water is running at its strongest. The falls are easy to access and incredibly scenic, but can dry up to a trickle mid-summer.

Here’s a great view of Welsh Creek as it flows down the canyon, with the Purcell Mountains towering above.

This is where the trail becomes more adventurous as it ascends a steep talus field. It’s not as difficult as it looks, but be careful and make sure your footing is secure before taking the next step.

Lower Welsh Lake is a stunning turquoise alpine lake in the Purcell Mountains, located at the headwaters of Welsh Creek. Welsh and Irish Peaks rise behind the lake, creating a spectacular mountain backdrop.

Lower Bugaboo Falls Trail traverses dense woods, making roots and rocks a bit of a hazard along this relatively short trail. There are a few steep sections that make you work to see the roaring waterfall at the end.