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Whitecroft Falls near Kamloops

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Whitecroft Falls

Whitecroft Falls Hike Stats

Rating

Difficult hikes offer big climbs with lots of elevation gain and technical terrain, some requiring a full day’s effort. Generally, difficult hikes should not be undertaken by children or novice hikers. These are rated as ‘hikes’ and not ‘walks’ so even something rated as easy may have a few sections of challenging terrain.

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Easy
Distance

For the out-and-back hikes, the distances offered for each hike are measured from the trailhead, to the summit, and then back to the trailhead. Distances, even when provided to a fraction of a kilometer, are only rough estimates.

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1.4km
Net Elevation Change

The listed elevation gain is the simple math of the difference in the starting elevation and the summit, in meters. It is not a cumulative calculation of the total elevation gained during the hike. This means, in most cases, you will actually climb more than the listed net elevation gain.

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63 m
Highest Point
855 m
Time Needed

The completion times of the hikes are estimates and will, naturally, vary per individual, ability, and weather conditions. The times offered, however, are meant to be generous.

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30 Minutes
Type
Out-and-back
Season

Each hike has a corresponding season when the trail is most likely to be in good condition. However, as the snowmelt can vary each year, these too, are estimates. It is best to confirm the current trail conditions before heading out.

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April to November
Dogs Allowed

If hiking with dogs is allowed, it does not necessarily mean that the trail is ‘dog-friendly’. Even though dogs might be allowed, it may be a bad idea to bring them on certain Vancouver hikes (due to ladders, difficult sections, boulder fields, etc).

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Yes
Est. Driving Time from Vancouver
45 Minutes
Trailhead Coordinates
50.861347, -119.966081

*For a better understanding of the stats and difficulty rating, check out the Hiking Guides page for details. Always carry The Essentials and fill out a trip plan.

Usually in season as shown; check current conditions before you go.

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Whitecroft Falls Hike Intro

Whitecroft Falls (also known as the McGillivray Creek Waterfall) is a scenic waterfall on the road into Sun Peaks Resort. The waterfall is accessed by a short hike on a relatively easy trail.

The short distance makes it a great place to stop and stretch the legs during a long drive into Sun Peaks.

The entire hike can be done in about 30 minutes. The waterfall is impressive, and is well-worth the effort to find.

The parking area is just past Whitecroft, on the side of Sun Peaks Road just about 15 minutes before Sun Peaks itself (or about 40 minutes from Kamloops).

The best time to go is in the spring or early summer. By the late summer, Whitecroft Falls might not be anything more than a trickle.

It can also be accessed during the winter, with proper winter hiking precautions being taken. In the winter, Whitecroft Falls is usually more of an ice-wall than a waterfall.

Whitecroft Falls Video

Whitecroft Falls video

Hike Map and Elevation

Map and elevation profile

The listed elevation gain is the simple math of the difference in the starting elevation and the summit, in meters. It is not a cumulative calculation of the total elevation gained during the hike. This means, in most cases, you will actually climb more than the listed net elevation gain.

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Whitecroft Falls Hiking Route

From the side of the road, you will find the small trail. Walk up the trail for about 2 minutes until it connects to a small service road.

At the junction with the service road, go right. You’ll begin to hear the McGillivray Creek running on your right.

Keep walking up the path, which climbs on a gentle incline. The path climbs for a few minutes, then changes into a singletrack trail. Here, the trail becomes rooty and rocky, but nothing too difficult.

The trail follows the creek all the way up to the waterfall.

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Whitecroft Falls Trail
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Unique rock formation along the trail
McGillivray Creek
McGillivray Creek

Keep following the trail and you’ll be at Whitecroft Falls within 15 minutes from leaving your car.

The waterfall lies in a scenic area, and there is a nice little bench where you can rest and enjoy the view.

The creek and waterfall are fed by McGillivray Lake, just a few kilometers east towards Sun Peaks.

When ready, return to your car on the same route you came in.

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McGillivray Creek Waterfall
McGillivray falls

Directions and Parking

Get directions to the trailhead

From Kamloops, head north on the Southern Yellowhead Highway (#5) towards Clearwater. Exit right on Old Highway 5, towards Sun Peaks Resort. Take the first left onto Tod Mountain Road. Tod Mountain Road turns into Heffley Louis Creek Road.

Follow Heffley Creek Road to the town of Whitecroft. As you drive through the town, you will pass over a cattle guard and approach a sharp left turn.  There may be a sign here for McSporties. Pull over on the side of the road here and park.

Google Map directions are here

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Comments (1)

  1. Alan —

    No waterfalls there. Was told by a local you can only see them right after the snow melts. The creek is just too low at the moment.
    Sad! i drove 45 minutes up there for nothing.

    DO NOT RECOMMEND

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