Cameron Falls
A waterfall near the end of the Ingraham Trail, reached by a roughly 1.2 km forest trail to a lookout. It is the most popular short hike around Yellowknife.
Cameron Falls lies on the Cameron River within Hidden Lake Territorial Park, about 48 km from Yellowknife (roughly 45 km along the Ingraham Trail), a 45-minute drive. The trail is about 1.2 km one way, running up and down along boardwalks and granite slopes through boreal forest. At the end, you can look down from the clifftop as the water drops into the gorge, and if you keep going you can cross a suspension bridge to the far side. The hike is not difficult and takes about an hour return, but take care where the rock is slippery. Mosquitoes are plentiful in summer, so bring insect repellent. In winter, you can wear snowshoes to see the frozen falls. Cameron River Ramparts and other nearby sites can be visited on the way. Mobile phone signal is weak along the route, so download offline maps in advance.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Reid Lake Territorial Park
- Prelude Lake Territorial Park
- Pontoon Lake
- Aurora Village
- Dettah Ice Road
- Great Slave Lake (Yellowknife Bay)
- Old Town & Bush Pilots Monument
- Wildcat Cafe