Are there fees or permits required for Blueberry Falls?

No, there are no fees required to visit Blueberry Falls.

Is swimming allowed at Blueberry Falls?

No, swimming is not allowed at Blueberry Falls.

Nearby gauge (Elaho River) · 17.5 m³/s · Much lower than usual

Blueberry Falls

Q: Are dogs allowed at Blueberry Falls?

No, dogs are not allowed at Blueberry Falls.

British Columbia • 70 m

By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026

UPPER ELAHO VALLEY CONSERVANCY Conservancy · Government of British Columbia

About Blueberry Falls

Blueberry Falls is a roughly 70 m (229 ft) waterfall on a side stream of the upper Elaho River, inside the Upper Elaho Valley Conservancy in the Coast Mountains, about 100 km northwest of Squamish. OpenStreetMap places it beside the Elaho-Meager Trail, a rough backcountry route. No official description of the falls or a route to it was found.

The Setting

Blueberry Falls sits at 697 metres within UPPER ELAHO VALLEY CONSERVANCY, in the hills of British Columbia. At 70 metres, it is among the taller waterfalls in British Columbia.

Why This Waterfall Exists

Blueberry Falls flows over Garibaldi Group, a hard volcanic rock layer deposited about 5 million years ago. These resistant rocks form a durable ledge that water cannot easily wear away, creating a 229-foot drop where softer material downstream has already eroded.

Trail & Hike Details

Trail Description

The falls are mapped next to the Elaho-Meager Trail, a 22 km volunteer-built backcountry route that the Wilderness Committee describes as a two to four day trip, snow-free in summer. No current trail condition report was found.

What to Expect

The falls plunge 70 metres over hard volcanic rock.

Accessibility

Not accessible; reaching the falls requires a backcountry route.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Blueberry Falls?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Blueberry Falls?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

spring summer fall

Summer, when the Elaho-Meager route is normally snow-free.

Seasonal Access

The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited. Check with the managing park or local authority for current conditions.

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 3 hours ago Barely Flowing

These readings come from the Water Survey of Canada gauge on Elaho River, 35.7 km away, not on Blueberry Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.

17.5 m³/s

Current discharge — how much water is flowing

Much lower than usual for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

25.9 32.2 136.0 245.0

Based on 44 years of record

2.71 m

Water depth at gauge

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.

About This Gauge

This gauge is on a regional waterway. Conditions at the falls may differ, especially after local rain.

ELAHO RIVER NEAR THE MOUTH

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35.7 km from waterfall

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the WSC gauge ELAHO RIVER NEAR THE MOUTH (36 km away).

Moderate confidence

Barely Flowing right now

18 m³/s

→ Holding steady

Today

Barely Flowing

19 m³/s

3/10

Tomorrow

Low

17 m³/s

4/10

Fri

Low

19 m³/s

4/10

Sat

Low

19 m³/s

4/10

Sun

Low

23 m³/s

3/10

Mon

Low

20 m³/s

4/10

Tue

Low

18 m³/s

4/10

Best window: Tomorrow — low flow, rain showers (trip score 4/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late May to mid August, peaking in July.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest WSC stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Powell River hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Is Blueberry Falls Frozen?

Updated about 12 hours ago

Not frozen highs above freezing lately

Blueberry Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 48°F to 38°F.

Days below freezing: 0 of the last 14
Current cold streak: 0 days
Freezing days ahead: 0 of the next 7
Flow: no gauge

Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.

Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.

Weather Forecast

Location & Access

Getting There

The Upper Elaho Valley Conservancy is about 100 km northwest of Squamish and 60 km southwest of Pemberton, reached by the Elaho forest service road from the Squamish valley. Road and trail conditions change; washouts have been reported, so check current conditions before going.

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