This 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 |
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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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