The waterfall can be surprisingly photogenic for its size (January 2023) 
The bushes in winter (January 2021) 
The short trail from the road (June 2021) 
The usually unnoticed sign of the waterfall (June 2021) 
Frozen version of the waterfalls in winter (December 2021) 
Spring time version of the waterfalls (May 2022)
Rock Sitting Creek Feature:
Easy access to waterfall
ABOUT
HlGaa K’aayhlina Gandlaay, or Rock Sitting Creek, is something of a hidden gem hiding in plain sight – as it features Rock Sitting Creek Waterfall along its path.
Because of its close proximity to the far more popular Balance Rock, this little waterfall is often overlooked. And that’s unfortunate because the water cascading down the rock cliff can be impressive – especially after a significant amount of rainfall.
You can certainly take some awe-inspiring frozen waterfalls photos in the winter months when the creek freezes in negative temperatures. Summertime does not showcase Rock Sitting Creek Waterfall flowing abundantly as it usually dries up to a trickling sight.
Not many locals are aware Skidegate has this waterfall or most likely just have passed it by following one of the village roads close to Highway 16. The waterfalls are usually overshadowed by either the Spirit Lake Trail or the nearby Balance Rock at the beach.
Accessing this waterfall is easy. If exiting Skidegate and heading north towards Masset, drive past Balance Rock. Shortly after passing the famous glacial erratic rock, you’ll come upon Balance Rock Road on your LEFT. Turn onto Balance Rock Road and, as you round the slight corner, you’ll see a small pullout and signage indicating the waterfall.
Up until the end of 2021, you had to walk a short trail of about 30 meters to reach the waterfall. Early in 2022, however, village maintenance cleared the bushy terrain and essentially eliminated any evidence of a formal trail. Now one could easily see the waterfall from the small parking area; or, if you wish to get close, simply walk the cleared terrain up to the magnificent Rock Sitting Creek Waterfall.
While the short trail might now be a thing of the past, the sublime roar of the falls still beckons and calls to those who chase waterfalls.
DIFFICULTY: Easy
TOTAL DISTANCE: 60 meters (return)
TIME: 2 minutes
TYPE: Out-and-Back (when trail existed)
ELEVATION GAIN: None