Della Falls Water Taxi

07/08/2026

Please plan your trip up accordingly!
Safe travels!

Be advised, resurfacing work on the Inland Island Highway is causing major delays between Parksville and Nanaimo. Reports indicate that this work will continue on Thursday and Friday. Best recommendation is to exit at Parksville and drive up to Island Highway East in order to get around it. Either way, plan on any drives to or from Nanaimo taking longer than expected. ~Tom

06/25/2026

( June 21st - 23rd )

Beautiful conditions! Blue skies and warm temperatures.

One running water source between trailhead dock and Margret Creek Camp. Approx 2hrs from trailhead

All bridges and river crossings ( Trolley ) are in good shape! Watch your fingers!

Main camp ( Saw blade & River sites ) great condition! Bear cache and latrine are clean and in good working shape.
River running happily and plentiful. Very cold yet refreshing!

Della Falls are flowing with force! The trail from the main campsite to the falls is quite rocky and grown in with salmon berries and fireweed.

Bugs are present and happy to share your morning coffee and evening snack. Bug spray and or net is a must.

Love Lake trail very dry and grown in. One river flowing while climbing ( crossing it twice ) highly recommend bringing enough water until you reach the lake. Bugs are very present at the top and at the lakes edge. The lake is completely thawed and swimmable! Super refreshing and a MUST !

Please remember that fires are not permitted within the park and along the trail! Many campsites had signs of open burning. Very scary in these hot and dry conditions.

An overall amazing trip and excited for the next group to experience the magic this trail has to offer ✨🌲🥾

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

🗓️SCHEDULE UPDATE 🗓️

No longer taking bookings for June 2026

July: space is VERY limited, weekends are full.

August: lots of availability, weekends (Friday-Sunday) are filling up quick.

September, our season ends on the 15th.

** reminder we do not operate on WEDNESDAYS **

📍Trail update & photos coming soon!!

06/19/2026

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06/03/2026

Good morning Hikers!

📍Trail Update as of May 29-31st:

-The trail is currently free of debris and snow, with the Falls flowing at full capacity.
-Minimal snow remains in shaded areas of the Love Lake trail.
-Bug activity is currently low, but it is recommended to carry bug repellent as a precaution.

🚫FIRES🚫

Please note that fires are strictly prohibited within park boundaries. Unfortunately, there have been reports of unauthorized campfires at campsites and along the trail. Park rangers will be patrolling the area and issuing fines to those found responsible.

✅ Research before you go!

Another reminder to make sure you do your homework when it comes to preparing for this hike. It’s it very important to know the length, terrain, geography and any other components regarding the Della Falls / Love Lake Trails. We highly recommend carrying a satellite communication device.

Be safe & Hike on 😎

The DFWT Team

05/26/2026

Hey hikers!

Spots are filling up quickly this season!

Get your booking requests in asap before it’s too late. If your requested dates/times are unavailable, a closest option will be offered.

Thank you for your support🩵
-The DFWT Team

05/19/2026

Good morning hikers!

☀️We hope everyone had a fantastic long weekend! Our first group made it successfully to the falls AND to Love lake!

📍May 2026 trail report 📍
- main trail was accessible with very little downfall
- smaller creeks are noticeably low or already dried up
- Love Lake trail is mainly clear of snow with some patches in shaded areas and present at higher altitudes
- Love Lake is still frozen over

🚫With the current conditions of the forests being this dry this early in the season, we cannot stress enough to be extra careful when it comes to cooking over flame ( Jetboil / MSR cooking equipment) , packing hydration supplies and purifying tabs for less clean water sources. Any open flame within a BC park is subject to fines.

📳Also, packing a communication device is a great idea for any circumstance that may arise out there.

🏕️If you are in need of supplies, check out our friends at Alberni adventure gear - https://www.alberniadventuregear.ca/

✨We love feedback! Please feel free to contact us after your trip to update us on current trail conditions or about our services as well!

🗓️Looking forward to seeing you all this season!

😎Have a great day! Be safe & hike on!

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05/15/2026

Hey hikers!

We are back in business & ready to start the season tomorrow!

The first few groups head out for the Maylong weekend and we are eager to hear about their trip and the conditions of the trail! ** we love feedback and pictures! **

There are still time slots available if you are wanting to book with us! We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s request!

Have a happy and safe long weekend!

Stay cool & hike on 🥾 🌲 🛥️