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Shannon Falls Park
- When visiting the Village
of Squamish, you cannot help but notice the sights and sounds of
the towering waterfall known as Shannon Falls. The falls are front
and centre - always in view - when exploring the region. A spectacular
sight and a great example of nature's powerful forces at work.
Cascading 335 metres (1,101 ft) down the side of
the mountain, Shannon Falls is British Columbia's 3rd largest waterfall
and one of the easiest to access and view up close and personal.
To access the falls there is a large parking lot located just off
of Highway 99 prior to the Squamish Village turn off.
All visitors will enjoy the day use area in the park.
There are picnic tables, sitting benches, grassy areas, washrooms,
hiking trails, interpretive signs and an information booth to ensure
an enjoyable experience. Within the park are informational signs
outlining the trail system to the falls and to the, nearby, Stawamus
Chief.
The short, wheelchair access, walking trail leading
to the lower lookout of Shannon Falls should take no longer than
five minutes to complete. The wide paved path crosses over a wooden
bridge and a creek before reaching the viewpoint at the base of
the falls. From the lower viewing platform visitors enjoy fantastic
views of the towering waterfall disappearing into a cloud of mist.
The trail to the upper viewpoint is a far more difficult
trek. The short but steep trail follows wooden steps up a hard-packed
earthy path, navigating around trees and over tree roots, leading
up to a second viewing platform. The platform protrudes out from
the cliff at the half way point of the cascading falls providing
elevated views of the waterfall and of the surrounding cliffs.
Within the Shannon Falls Provincial Park are other
hiking trails leading to other attractions like the Stawamus Chief
- a challenging uphill hike to the top of a large granite rock mountain
with 360 views of Howe Sound, Squamish and of the surrounding mountain
ranges.
Park Access - Traveling north on
Hwy 99 (Sea to Sky Highway) towards the Squamish Village take a
right prior to the main intersection into Squamish Village
on Cleveland Road. Look for the directional signs on the highway,
better yet.. look for the waterfall as it can be seen from the highway
and from almost anywhere in Squamish.
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