We have hiked the trail in Wells Gray Provincial Park up the Murtle River to Majerus Falls twice.    There are seven waterfalls on the Murtle River, starting with McDougall Falls near the outlet to Murtle Lake, then a series of waterfalls on the 36 km journey down to the Clearwater River – Meadow Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Majerus Falls, Dawson Falls, the Mushbowl, and finally Helmcken Falls.   McDougall Falls is accessed from the west end of Murtle Lake.    Meadow Falls is rarely hiked to since it means a very long day with lots of deadfall and grown-over tracks.    Horseshoe Falls is about 4 km past Majerus Falls, but that is a 28 km return hike with sections of the trail in poor condition.   The Majerus Falls Trail is 10 km each way.

The trail to the Pyramid (a cone-shaped hill) is usually in good shape (3.5 km to the junction).   As the trail continues upstream, hikers should expect some windfall, some grown-in sections, some rickety bridges and boardwalks, and some muddy sections.    Short side trails lead to Pyramid Lakes and Bull Meadows.    there are two backcountry campsites along the way.    Closer to Majerus Falls, we hike closer to the river.    The river rushes down through steep canyon walls.

Majerus Falls is reached after 10 km of hiking.    It is similar in size to Dawson Falls, but a rock island splits the two halves of the 12m cascade.   There are a couple of good viewpoints near the falls.

The hike is out-and-back, following the Murtle River downstream, back to the Dawson Falls trailhead near the campground.    The 20 km hike makes a long day, most of it in the backcountry.    Anyone choosing to do the hike should consider avoiding mosquito season and bringing bear spray.

The Majerus Falls Trail is a good choice to anyone who wants to hike a backcountry route, following a river.   The falls are impressive, but the rest of the trail is less interesting.     It is a good trail to do once.