Facebook GroupThis is a low, wide cascade below a wide concrete dam in the small settlement of Appleton. The river drops perhaps 2 to 3 meters through a long, wide reach littered with small limestone blocks before widening below the rapids. The view is only mediocre.
At higher flow, much of the detail in this low falls is swamped. I have seen photos made from the river bed beside the falls, but this must have been done during a period of low flow. Then again, at low flow, most of the river is flowing through the hydroelectric plant. The result can be underwhelming, unfortunately. I've given the site 1 star; can anyone demonstrate that it should be higher?
Visitors must use caution around the area, as there is lots of private property. It is my understanding that there is a view and limited access to the waterfall on the west side of the river, off River Rd (County Rd 11).
| Region | Eastern |
|---|---|
| County | Lanark |
| Near | Appleton |
| Watercourse | Mississippi River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 3% |
| Ownership | Municipal? |
| Landscape | Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Cascade with Dam |
| Modification | Water Control Dam |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Easy view / Difficult due to water |
| Trail conditions | Paved |
| Hiking Time | 1 min |
| Coordinates | 45.1831,-76.1256 |
| Parking | 45.1826,-76.1249  |
| Site ID | WOO.LAN.001 |
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