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About Appleton Rapids

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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).

Some Key Facts
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
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45.1826,-76.1249
Site ID WOO.LAN.001
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