86. Elk Falls

 Distance:  4 km

Elevation: a little

We did a short hike to various falls along the Campbell River on Vancouver Island in October, 2020 just before heading back to Calgary after a visit to Esther.

It is a beautiful, wide river, probably lots of fish. Esther watches the salmon run around Thanksgiving and swims with them. We started the hike along the shore to see 3 falls. The trail was developed by an electrical power plant at the beginning.

Herm thoroughly enjoys the size of these trees. Here a nurse log is part of the life cycle.

A long, metal suspension bridge goes over the gorge to give a good view of Elk Falls.

Elk Falls

Then we hiked down to the bottom of the gorge for another view.

The bridge from below.

Continuing along the trail, we came to gentle Deer Falls.

Then Moose Falls marked the end of the trail.

The big trees laying down in a dip were irresistible as a challenge to test my balance.

Big leaf maples!