Dawson Falls
A curtain of water on the Murtle River, about 90 metres wide and 18 metres high, nicknamed the 'Mini Niagara' and only a few minutes' walk from the car park.
Dawson Falls lies about 6 km upstream of Helmcken Falls, where the Murtle River spills over a broad lava ledge to form a curtain of water about 90 metres wide and 18 metres high. Its open, sweeping character is quite different from the deep canyon of Helmcken. From the roadside car park, a forest trail leads in about 5 to 10 minutes to two viewpoints, one facing the falls head-on and one from the side. A short walk further upstream brings you to the Mushbowl, where the river has carved a round cave under a bridge, which is well worth seeing. The falls are about 40 km from Clearwater town. Most itineraries pair them with Helmcken Falls, which are roughly a 10-minute drive apart.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pyramid Mountain
- Helmcken Falls
- Green Mountain Lookout
- Ray Farm & Mineral Spring
- Bailey's Chute
- Moul Falls
- Clearwater Lake
- Spahats Creek Falls