Odegaard Falls

Odegaard Falls
Interactive map of Odegaard Falls
LocationCentral Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates52°14′29″N 126°17′33″W / 52.24139°N 126.29250°W / 52.24139; -126.29250
TypeTiered plunge
Total height271 m (889 ft)
Longest drop175 m (574 ft) (main drop)
WatercourseNusatsum River

Odegaard Falls is a waterfall located in Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.[1][2] The falls come from snowmelt and glacial sources higher in the mountains and feed into the Nusatsum River.[3] The waterfall has tiered drops with a total height of 271 meters (889 feet).

Name

The name Odegaard comes from Norwegian origins reflecting the heritage of Norwegian settlers in Hagensborg.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Odegaard Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  2. ^ "Odegaard Falls". Bella Coola Trails Alliance. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  3. ^ "Odegaard Falls, the Nusatsum River Trail and Falls Viewpoint Trail". Bella Coola Forest. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  4. ^ "Odegaard Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History". Forebears. Retrieved 2026-02-28.