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We completed Troll Falls on July 11, 2020 and it is a very easy trail. This is the type of trail you could likely get away with wearing flip flops on because the distance is short and there is practically no elevation. Still, don’t be that tourist and try to wear decent shoes. Even a short distance can feel long in the wrong footwear. Like Heart Creek Trail, the lot for Troll Falls fills up fast, and unofficial overflow parking runs along the road in both directions leading to the trailhead parking lot.
This trail is busy. So busy. It is also stroller friendly, so it is popular for families and not only beginners. Do not expect a peaceful, private outing in nature. The trail is wide enough to accommodate the traffic, and there are washrooms one can use before heading out. This trail is so short you do not really need to bring any water or food with you. It is also more of a nature walk than a hike, with no challenge presented. One thing worth mentioning is in the days after we completed the trail it went under bear warning which remained in place for the majority of the summer. This just emphasizes the need for animal safety, including carrying bear spray, even on the busier trails.
Once you get on the trail, it is a leisurely walk with few real views. There is a small opening where you can see a distance, and then there is also a wooden teepee where people go inside and check it out. People are considerate enough to wait and take turns checking it out if you want to get photos. After the teepee you can start to see a creek beside the path, indicating you are getting closer to the falls. If you look carefully, you can also spot hidden troll dolls that people have placed along trail. We only saw one!
Eventually, you come to the falls where people bunch up and take turns taking photos of themselves with the falls in the background. There are signs that clearly mark no climbing up underneath the falls. The ecosystems in our mountains are fragile, and we all have a responsibility to protect them. Please respect the signage and do not go where you are not supposed to. This is also done as a safety reason as with all the moisture in the air near the falls, the rocks can be quite slippery, and injury can occur. Most people are respectful and are more concerned with getting their turn for a selfie they can post on Instagram.
There are options to continue after Troll Falls and see additional sights, but we did not do that, and most people do not. We did what most people do after taking their photo and turned around and headed back to the vehicles. Due to the short length of the trail, this is also a trail you can include in a day where you tackle two trails.
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