Syphon Falls & Gayle Creek Loop

Salmon Arm & Area

Trail Information

Distance	630 m (one-way to Syphon Falls); 1.7 km (Gayle Creek Loop) km
Duration	0.3 Hours (one-way to Syphon Falls); 1 Hour (Gayle Creek Loop)
Difficulty	Easy to More Difficult
Geo Referenced PDF	View Map
Access Map	Google Maps
Latitude / Longitude	50.73140921, -119.35445746
Activities

Warnings:
Stay on the trails and do not climb around or above the falls; it is sensitive wetland habitat and very dangerous – there have been numerous injuries in this area. Rock climbers may be climbing in the area, so stay away from cliffs and watch for hazards from above. Rock climbing involves risk and should only be attempted by properly equipped and experienced climbers. Climbing access trails are unsanctioned and expose users to cliffs and steep drop-offs. Use caution.

About

A short walk to pretty falls nestled in the forest that can be combined with the Gayle Creek loop. A popular local climbing area and pleasant morning or afternoon walk.

The trail to Syphon Falls starts as a wide path at the kiosk, winds up to the right and enters the forest, where it narrows to a foot trail, then crosses a bridge over Gayle Creek. At the trail junction on the other side of Gayle Creek, turn left (west) following the creek up to Syphon Falls, or right (east) to follow the Gayle Creek loop. The Syphon Falls trail has short sections that are steep and/or rocky, so watch your footing. Also, be sure to prepare for mosquitos if visiting in the summer months as they shelter in the cool, moist valley.

For the Gayle Creek Loop, from the Syphon Falls junction turn right (east) follow Gayle Creek across 56 St NW and down to a right turn and second creek crossing, where the trail travels back out to 40 Ave NW. From here, follow the road uphill (west) watching for the next trail post across the road on the left. A short walk brings you through to 60 St NW where the trail crosses the road and meanders through the forest back to the parking area.

Access

Exit Hwy 1 west of Salmon Arm on the Salmon River Road roundabout taking the 1 Ave SW exit. Turn left (west) on 1 Ave SW climbing up to 50 St NW. Turn west onto 40 Ave NW, drive past the Gleneden Firehall and turn left onto 60 St NW. The trailhead parking area is on the right.