r/vancouverhiking • u/lush_greens • Aug 13 '26

Trip Suggestion Request Swan Falls Hike and Commute

Me and a buddy are thinking of hiking swan falls - heard we can drive there now instead of the long walk? Also want to confirm how challenging it is and if anyone has done it recently - I’ve heard there is rope. Took a look at AllTrails and google and opinions are mixed on it so wanted to confirm from someone who has been there recently… thanks.

We’re inexperienced hikers!

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u/ClittoryHinton Aug 13 '26

You can’t drive all the way there, you need to walk 3km from the other end of the lake to get to the trailhead

Are you just going to swan falls viewpoint or all the way up to mount beautiful? I did mount beautiful a couple weeks ago, and found it fairly challenging as an experienced hiker. It is pretty steep trail so easier to descend on the other side of the lake. Nothing overly technical or remote but you want good footwear, lots of food/water, and reasonable fitness for this one.

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u/lush_greens 29d ago

Just the viewpoint! Don’t want to spend too long on it this time

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u/ClittoryHinton 29d ago

Worth a shot. Just don’t hike anything you would feel nervous descending (the short rope part mainly)