Beauchamp Falls

Best times to visit

The waterfalls are at there best in the winters after a rainstorm or passing shower. In the summers, the area typically offers a cool relief to visitors, but the flow over the falls can be somewhat of a disappointment. For the purpose of photography, overcast days offer the best conditions.

Prework

Allow for at least two hours of daylight to take this location in without having to rush. The climb down to the falls is relatively quick (about 10 to 15 minutes); the walk back up takes between 20 to 25 minutes but is not overwhelming. During wet weather, the steps on the pathway can become soaked, muddy and slippery. I recommend wearing sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots for a visit here. Under no circumstances should one wear open-toed shoes or sandals. I recommend the use of a hiking poles to ease your ascent from the waterfall. As a general rule, to be safe, I would recommend coming here with at least another person.

Gear Required

While the falls generate a fair bit of spray, there is little chance that your camera lenses will be affected directly, though you might get dripped on from any rainwater clinging onto leaves of the trees above you on a wet day. I highly recommend the use of a tripod here. While you might consider going off the beaten path across the stream to shoot from another perspective, I would recommend shooting from the viewing platform (which has a bench that will comfortably seat 3 adults). Consider using lenses of focal lengths under 85mm. In order to capture the smooth flow of the water, I recommend using a neutral density filter.

If you’re planning on coming here at the end of the day, be sure to carry a flashlight or headlamp with you.

If it starts raining while you’re at the falls, the way back to the car park is up a steep staircase. If you visit when the weather is wet, carry an umbrella or raincoat with you. Consider carrying some insect repellent.