Going on a day trip tomorrow, so I probably won't have time to write and post the weekly hiking post tomorrow. As such, I decided to write it up and post it tonight. Hopefully the post doesn't get drowned out by all the new posts tomorrow morning.

As we continue our waterfall series, we head to Cascade Falls. Located near Mission, BC, Cascade Falls Regional Park contains a picnic area and a waterfall, with short trails connecting both locations to the parking lot. The trail to the falls is a very short 250m trail that is moderately steep but due to its short length, very easy to hike. We visited the falls once in the summer of 2020 and went back again during winter in early 2021 to see its winter views. The falls look different in winter with all the snow and ice; however, we were still able to spot the similarities. This waterfall is not a "spread out" type with multiple strands; instead, the water drops down in one single large stream. I've included pictures from both summer and winter visits, try to spot the similarities and differences of the falls between the two seasons. Which season do you like better?

Stone at the parking lot showing name of the park.

Info board at the parking lot.

Short and easy trail heading to the falls.

Waterfall in sight.

Pools of water below us.

Another look at the waterfall.

Crossing the suspension bridge to head back. We crossed it to reach the waterfall viewpoint.

Waterfall in winter.

Frozen still.

Half frozen pools below us.

Another look at the waterfall in winter.

Same suspension bridge, but in winter.

The trail gets icy and slippery in winter. Hikers need to travel with caution. Best to bring micro spikes if visiting in winter.

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