Ribbon Falls (Keep Microspikes Handy)

Trail Name: Ribbon Falls via Ribbon Creek Trail (Click link for the Alltrails Route)
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead meet-up time: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 9:00am
Location: Ribbon Creek Day Use Area (Click link for the parking lot area)

NOTE: *Keep Microspikes Handy* - In case we run into icy sections.

NOTE: Hike Difficulty - Moderate - This hike is just a walk - a longer distance, but nothing technical.

NOTE: Weather and Hike Day - All hikes are subject to being moved to a different day, depending on the weather and trail conditions.

Avalanche risk continues to be high, so we're sticking to conservative hike options. We haven't visited Ribbon Creek since our hike to Ribbon Lake 2 years ago. The trail just reopened recently - let's check out the creek and Ribbon Falls in snowy conditions!

Trail Details
Distance: Approx. 18 km (Out-and-Back)
Elevation gain: Approx. 350 meters
Time: Approx. 4.5 hours

Trail Description: From the parking lot, we will start walking along the Ribbon Creek trail. We will cross a few bridges in the first section of the hike. The middle section has some mini-canyons and waterfalls. Past the mini-canyons, we will gradually ascend the upper valley to Ribbon Falls. We will enjoy the views and the falls and retrace our steps to the parking lot. We will take as many breaks as needed along the way.

MANDATORY GEAR

• microspikes - Important to safely navigate the snow and ice on the trail.

RECOMMENDED GEAR & SUPPLIES:

• · Clothing - Early spring - Medium/Light wool clothing is recommended, along with a windbreaker or thicker jacket. Cotton clothing is not good. Jeans are not good.
  - gloves, toque/balaclava
  · personal first aid kit
  · snacks/lunch
  - warm water/warm drink (recommend 1-2 litres)

OPTIONAL GEAR:
· Gaiters - trail is fairly well packed down so gaiters are not necessary.
· Hiking Poles - trail is quite gradual.

Ride Sharing:

Suggested Ride-Sharing spot: Petro Canada at the corner of Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 22x - Upper Gravel Road Parking. Feel free to coordinate your own ride sharing spot as required.

Please post below if a ride share is needed. Typical rideshare fee for this hike: $15.

If you have any questions please message below in the discussion. If it is urgent call or text Anuj at 403-827-6553.

Join us for a longer but relaxing hike!