Elk Falls Suspension Bridge — Attraction in Campbell River

A delightful walk to view a spectacular waterfall and old growth forest. The history lesson was a bonus. One has to be impressed by the vision someone had to initiate and complete such an amazing project in the early 1940s. An the vision continues with the recent upgrading of the power generators. But that his another story. There are various walks for almost all levels of fitness. There were elderly walkers and families navigating the paths with strollers. Just be aware that there are multiple flights of stairs if one wishes to access the suspension bridge. but the bridge is only ONE feature in this park. The paths are also popular with dog walkers. Though on-leash is the park policy, it does not appear to be enforced. If you are uncomfortable with free roaming pets, beware. Take the time to visit the information centre adjacent to the parking lot. It gives a very good pictorial history of this visionary project and subsequent evolution. The staff is enthusiastic and...

This is a really neat find when you are in or near Campbell River. The trail maps could be better... and Google's own trail maps seem incomplete (not all the trails are shown) but it's a very impressive waterfall. The trails allow several different views and the easiest ones are probably fairly accessible for older people or people just getting started with hiking. The trails are short and the viewing platforms are solid with great safety railings. Dogs will probably find the metal grating uncomfortable though but it's really safe and non-skid for people. The improved access was created as part of a community project in cooperation with BC Hydro. As part of seismic upgrades the power house and penstocks are being replaced. The originals seem here (made of WOOD! and cables) will be removed soon and no one will see site again. The new waterflow is a tunnel. Really a neat walk. Glad...

This is a modern, well engineered and well built walking bridge. The short hike from parking is easy and there is a lookout nearby that is accessible.

Once you arrive near the bridge, there are many levels of steps to get down to the bridge itself. To the right is a viewing platform for those not brave enough to venture out on the suspension bridge; those who do walk the bridge are rewarded with fantastic views and the knowledge they did it!

Crossing the bridge puts you at a second viewing area with no place else to go, so you must cross the bridge again and experience the gentle swaying (unless others are jumping and moving to make it sway as much as possible!

Kudos to the visionaries who made this a reality. It...