Hunlen Falls

Hunlen Falls is a waterfall in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park that drops 396 meters from Turner Lake into the Atnarko River through a sheer vertical descent. The falls plunge through the Pacific Range mountains and rank among the tallest in British Columbia.

The waterfall took its name in 1947 from Tlingit Chief Hana-lin, who relied on the surrounding territory for seasonal hunting and fishing. This naming reflects the deep-rooted connection between the Tlingit people and these lands.

Indigenous peoples have long used the lands around this waterfall for fishing and hunting during seasonal migrations. The natural setting remains connected to these traditional practices that shaped how people understood and moved through this region.

You can reach the falls by floatplane from Nimpo Lake in roughly 20 minutes or hike the trail from Highway 20, which takes several hours. Pack appropriate footwear and rain gear regardless of which route you choose.

A lightning-sparked fire in 2004 between Turner and Lonesome Lakes transformed the forest landscape surrounding the falls and left lasting marks on the terrain. Visitors can still observe the effects of this natural event in how the vegetation has regrown.