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Outdoor Edventures

Troll Falls Hike Redesign

Troll Falls is a gentle, forested hike suitable for kids or a casual stroll, with limited views on snowy or overcast days. The falls, part of Marmot Creek, were named by Dan Gardner after a troll-shaped rock, in a place the Stoney Nakoda called the Place of Many Bears.

April 9, 2026 In Outdoor Edventures

Troll Falls Hike Redesign

Troll Falls January 24, 2025 Ed, Craig, Neil, Rod, Dave, Kellie, Erin

Troll Falls is a gentle, forested hike suitable for kids or a casual stroll, with limited views on snowy or overcast days. The falls, part of Marmot Creek, were named by Dan Gardner after a troll-shaped rock, in a place the Stoney Nakoda called the Place of Many Bears.

Trailhead
Off the highway (Lat. Long) (50.369988934346615, -122.49996754529619)
Parking details
Parking is off the road and paid. Can be very busy, so might need to consider road parking too
Distance
5km roundtrip
Elevation
145M Up
Estimated Time
1.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy

Trailhead

Step 1
Step 1: take Highway 40 south from Highway 1 for 22 km
Step 2
Step 2: turn right onto Mt. Allan Drive for 2.1 km
Step 3
Step 3: turn right onto a partially restricted usage road for 550 meters to a parking area
Step 4
Step 4: the trail starts on the left (west) side of the parking area by the outhouse

Degree Of Difficulty

115 meters to the upper falls
4.3 km return
1 hour on the trail

The hike covers 4.3 km round trip and takes about an hour at a relaxed pace, with roughly 115 meters of elevation gain to reach the upper falls. The trail stays flat and wide to the lower falls, then transitions into a gradual climb as you continue upstream. The climb gets slick in icy conditions, and most hikers were wearing spikes for traction. Ignoring this advice led to a couple of memorable slips on the ice, thoughtfully demonstrated by Super Dave.

Interesting Notes

This is a gentle hike well suited for young kids or anyone looking for a casual walk. The trail stays in the trees the entire way, which limits views, and our snowy overcast day left the route fully socked in. Troll Falls was named by local trail builder Dan Gardner after a nearby rock formation resembling a troll’s head, inspired by Norwegian folklore, and the cascades sit along Marmot Creek, once known by the Stoney Nakoda as the Place of Many Bears.

Final Thoughts

Troll Falls is an easy outing with a clear payoff and minimal commitment, which makes it ideal for a short stop or a family-friendly walk. Even with limited views and winter conditions, the trail delivers a calm forest experience and a reminder that simple hikes often make the best breaks outdoors.

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