Following the Wonderland Trail, this route explores the floor of Stevens Canyon, and along the way, you'll find a number of waterfalls along Stevens Creek and its tributaries. The trail is broad and generally well maintained, though the 2006 storms took out some of the bridges and washed out one section of trail. As of this writing, this section of the Wonderland Trail is closed, though repairs are underway. Hikers should contact the park before venturing out.


Find the trail on the south side of the parking area and descend through open forest for about 0.75 mile to reach a bridge over Stevens Creek near the first small waterfall of the journey. Just before crossing the bridge, you'll find a junction with the Wonderland Trail. Turn right and start up the gentle climb along the floor of the canyon. Lush, moss-laden forests surround you on this lower section of the canyon.

At 1.5 miles, you reach Maple Creek Camp alongside the small tributary stream (yup, you guessed it: Maple Creek). A small waterfall crashes over a rocky ledge just above camp--a small boot track leads through the brushy forest to the cascade.

The Wonderland Trail continues upcanyon from Maple Creek, and at around 2.5 miles, you pass a vantage point offering good views of Sylvia Falls on Stevens Creek. Just 1 mile above this, the trail angles steeply away from the main creek to cross Unicorn Creek just below Martha Falls. Stop and enjoy this largest of the route's falls before turning back the way you came.