Butcher Canyon

Trail Stats
Distance: 9.4km to waterfall
Rating: Easy to Moderate/ Dry /5
Time: 1 hr+ (waterfall)   3.5 hrs+ (including explorations into the valley above the waterfall)
Elevation: low 1585m (5200 ft)  high Waterfall 1735m (5700 ft) SE Top of Creek 1980m (6500 ft)
Travel By: Bike & Hike
Notes: Trail closed to all motorized traffic except Shell Canada maintenance crews
Purcell rock of the mountains around Drywood CreekThis is a fairly easy ride into the waterfall along the Drywood Creek Well Access Road. It only becomes tough when 100 km/h winds blow through the valley as they did on the day we reviewed this trail. Once at the end of the road it is a short walk to the waterfall signified by the black rock cropping seen directly in front of you at the end of the road. On many trips we have spent at least half an hour at the waterfall itself just taking in the incredible scenery. The options beyond the waterfall are endless. The best option being to follow the creek (hike) or the doubletrack (bike & hike) at the end of the road further into this beautiful valley that lies amongst the Purcell outcroppings of Victoria and Pincher Ridges. Following the valley to its top end one arrives at the headwaters of Drywood Creek. Headwaters can be found both in the southeast and west valley basins. It is about 4 km following the creek, from the end of the road to the top end of the valley.