Lower Myra Falls
Hike through lush forests along Myra Creek to reach the viewpoints of this cascading waterfall.
About Lower Myra Falls
The drive west from Campbell River along Highway 28 eventually turns onto Westmin Road, tracing the edge of Buttle Lake. At the end of this route sits a trailhead descending through a dense canopy of Douglas fir and western red cedar. The path drops sharply, using a series of switchbacks to navigate the steep terrain down to the water.
At the bottom, Lower Myra Falls spills over stepped limestone shelves. The creek originates from glaciers higher up in Strathcona Provincial Park, giving the pools a distinct turquoise colour before the water empties into the lake.
Hikers often walk out onto the exposed rock ledges to get a closer look at the cascading water. The stone surfaces are notoriously slick, requiring careful footing near the edge.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1 km
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Elevation gain
- Minimal (steep steps to the pools)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Trail type
- Out and back
- Best season
- Spring to fall
- Trailhead
- Western Mines Road, Buttle Lake
Times are for an average hiker. Check trail and road conditions before you go · Source: BC Parks.
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Frequently asked
The trailhead sits near the southern tip of Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park. You reach it by driving past the active mine on Westmin Road.
