Crooked Falls

Louise writes:-

Nine of us had an uneventful drive to the Squamish Valley. We had crossed the Ashlu Creek and to the horror of those of us that were on the Lindeman Lake hike it started to lightly snow. Fortunately the flurries didn’t last long, with the day being a mixture of sun and cloud.

The trail to Crooked Falls winds through old-growth forest, stately Douglas Firs and Western Red Cedars with moss-blanketed boulders.  It’s a pretty hike, rugged and rocky, zig zagging up below overhanging outcrops. 

Crooked Falls tumbles over several large outcrops of rock winding its way down to the Squamish River with the most spectacular views across the Tantalus Provincial Park. We enjoyed lunch looking out over the falls and embracing the views. 

Heading back down we took a detour to the Stoltmann Lookout where the trail is short, steep and a little challenging; however it was worth the effort with amazing views over the Squamish Valley and majestic mountains.

Walking on up the hill through dappled light by Tamsin

Lots of uphill by Tamsin

Group shot by Tamsin

Between the cliff and the tree by Tamsin

Big boulder and a big group by Tamsin

Leaky cliff by Iain

Looking down form Crooked Falls by Iain

Forest canopy by Iain

Crooked Falls by Iain

From the forest, strange animals emerge. A sloth, perhaps. Image by Iain

Poop by Paula

Elk suspected here, the first in a long running series, “Poop on the Trail”

Big cliff, smaller human by Martina

Maya on overwatch by Martina

Trail scenery by Martina

Paula's Lunch Spot by Maya

Close up Crooked Falls by Maya

Rocky Bit by Maya

Crooked Falls by Maya

Find the route here from Iain’s GARMIN GPSMAP66sr