Crooked Falls Hike near SQUAMISH, BC
The ideal short yet challenging spring or fall hike. Spectacular views of the Squamish River Valley en route to an up close and personal encounter with Crooked Falls.
Despite being rated as moderate expect some challenging grades and terrain.
Conditions to expect:
- rooty and rocky surfaces
- overgrown roads
- steep terrain
- possible blow down to navigate through
It is an approximately 3 hour round trip from Ashlu Road Parking lot to Crooked Falls.
The overall elevation change (from lowest point to highest point) is approximately 431 m
The elevation gain (one way) (the cumulative 'ups' over the course of the trail) is approximately 636 m
The elevation loss (one way) - (the cumulative 'downs' over the course of the trail) is -291 m
The maximum slope you will encounter is approximately 73%.
The average slope is about 24%.
ELEVATION PROFILE
The high point is 482 m.
Season is typically April - November, however due to its low - ish overall elevation, you may find it to be open year round. Check conditions in the area before you set out.
Dogs
- yes
Camping
Trail Head Coordinates
- N49.91046° W123.32257° (lat/long)
- NAD 83 Z10 U 476839E 5528725N (UTM)
Crooked Falls Hike Trail Map
From Sigurd Trail Trailhead on Ashlu Road to Crooked Falls viewpoint.
Google Maps (click image below)
Elevation Profile
Crooked Falls Hike near Squamish, BC
Crooked Falls Hike
near Squamish, BC
Crooked falls during spring runoff
Hike Statistics
What you can expect on the trail
Single track, rocky, rooty trail section
Large, loose rocky section of the hiking trail to Crooked Falls.
Highlights you’ll remember
View of Squamish River Valley from the Hiking Trail to Crooked Falls
Dogs
Camping
Pit Toilets
Getting There
From Squamish, you’re looking at about a 36 km trip to the Sigurd Valley Trail Trailhead.
Driving time - about 40 minutes.
The bulk of the commute is on the paved Squamish Valley Road.
The Last 2.5 km is on a well maintained gravel Forest Service Road (Ashlu Rd). 4x4 is not required.
Get driving directions here.
Directions to Crooked Falls Hike
(Sigurd Trail Trailhead)
The Basics
From Squamish, you’re looking at about a 36 km trip to the Sigurd Trail Trailhead.
Driving time - about 40 minutes.
The bulk of the commute is on the paved Squamish Valley Road.
The Last 2.5 km is on a well maintained gravel Forest Service Road (Ashlu Rd). 4x4 is not required.
The Details
From Squamish, head north on BC-99 for about 10 km
Turn Left onto Squamish Valley Rd (across from the turnoff to Alice Lake Campground).
Follow the Squamish Valley Road for 24 km
Turn left onto the gravel Ashlu Road (crossing the Squamish River)
You’ll pass the Squamish Riverside Campsite
Continue on Ashlu Road for 2.4 km
Just before you reach the trailhead you’ll cross two more bridges over the Ashlu Creek.
The Map
Click map below to get Google Maps directions from your location
The Parking
Parking at the Sigurd Trail Trailhead along Ashlu Road
The Trailhead
Crooked Falls/Sigurd Trail Trailhead
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Crooked Falls Hike near Squamish, BC - at a glance
The ideal short yet challenging spring or fall hike. Spectacular views of the Squamish River Valley en route to an up close and personal encounter with Crooked Falls.
Basic Stats
6.4 km return
moderate difficulty
steep, rocky, rooty sections
3 -3.5 hours
431 m elevation change
What to Expect
old logging road
single - track path
some steeper grades
rocks, roots
great waterfall
mostly forested
Trailhead
Approx. 37 km or 40 mins North of Squamish, BC
See "Directions" Tab above
Trail Map
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