Sukunka Falls Provincial Park
| Sukunka Falls Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
  Location within British Columbia | |
 Interactive map of Sukunka Falls Provincial Park | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Chetwynd |
| Coordinates | 55°19′44″N 121°43′16″W / 55.32889°N 121.72111°W |
| Area | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Established | July 30, 1981 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Sukunka Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1981, and covers a total of 1.4 square miles. There are dinosaur footprints in the park, the first of which was discovered in 2015 below the main set of falls.[1] The park is nearest to the provincial parks of Gwillim Lake Provincial Park, Hole-in-the-Wall Provincial Park, and Pine Le Moray Provincial Park, respectively.[2] Off-road vehicles are prohibited.[3]
Accessibility
[edit]Sukuna Falls Park is about 45 kilometers south of Chetwynd, Canada, and can be accessed by both the Chetwynd-Tumbler Ridge Highway and the Sukunka Forest Service road.[2] At kilometer 21 on the service road there is a pullout available to visitors that provides a view of the falls, rapids and the surrounding park area.[3]
It is suggested that park visitors use caution and keep the needed radio frequency to maintain contact with the truck traffic.[3] When leaving the park, visitors must yield to any oncoming trucks on the service road, as it is an active one.[1]
Facilities
[edit]There are no camping facilities available, but backcountry camping is allowed.[4] Hunting is prohibited from the park.[2] Hiking trails exist, but they are not well-marked, with the one going down to Sukunka Falls being considered on the steep end.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Sukunka Falls Provincial Park - Tumbler Ridge - North BC - British Columbia - Canada Parks - Tumbler Ridge, BC parks, trails and places". Eh Canada Travel. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- 1 2 3 "Sukunka Falls Park Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan" (PDF). nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca. July 13, 2006. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Sukunka Falls Park". BC Parks. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "Sukunka Falls Provincial Park | Go BC Travel". www.gobc.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
External links
[edit]- "Sukunka Falls Park". BC Geographical Names. Government of British Columbia – B.C. Geographical Names Office (BCGNO).
