Tulameen Falls (Merritt)

Site Description: The area encompasses the confluence of Vuich Creek and the Tulameen River. South up the river valley is an impressive waterfall. It is recommended that the trail only be used during low water seasons as the trail has two river crossings. Some sections of the trail are steep with loose surface tread. The trail winds through old growth forest, steep rock bluffs and along the rivers edge. TRAIL DETAILS �Trail ranking is moderate to difficult in some places. �Hiking time is approximately 20 minutes one way in optimal weather conditions. �Elevation gain/loss is 57 m. �Trail length is 825 m.

Driving Directions: From Hwy #3 (Hope to Princeton): Head west out of Princeton on the Coalmont Road driving past Coalmont and to Tulameen. At the town of Tulameen turn left and follow the River Road until it connects with the Tulameen River Forest Service Road and turn left again and proceed to south to the 30.2 km mark. From Hwy #5 (Hope to Merrit): Take Coquihalla Lakes Exit #228 off the freeway. Continue past the entrance to the rest stop and turn left onto the Tulameen River Forest Service Road and drive south to the trailhead. The trailhead and small parking area adjacent to the road is located at 30.2 km on the Tulameen Forest Service Road. Caution should be taken driving along the road due to heavy industrial traffic at times.