Facebook GroupA very beautiful waterfall that is perhaps underappreciated. This waterfall is an interesting example of the washboard form. The river falls over a thick sequence of thin layers, probably shales and limestone interbedded with one another.
Some visitors have found a way to carefully but safely access the gorge below. There is a dirt path, and a spot where the vertical rock cliff is only about a meter high. This offers a short rock 'step ladder' to the trail below. Anyone choosing to use this route does so at their own risk. Anyone that cannot find this safe spot with certainty should not attempt to enter the gorge.
This waterfall is featured in the 'Waterfalls of Ontario' book. Please pick up a copy to learn more. This helps to support this project. NOTE: There are no safety railings at this waterfall. Anyone that chooses to visit does so at their own risk. The green stars are to indicate that you can see the falls easily. Getting to the base of the falls arguably requires yellow stars, although many people do it safely.
| Region | Greater Toronto |
|---|---|
| County | Niagara |
| Near | Grimsby |
| Watercourse | Forty Mile Creek |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 10% |
| Ownership | Niagara Conservation |
| Landscape | Rural uncovered |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Washboard |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Moderate to view / Moderate to reach |
| Trail conditions | Uneven rock, steep slopes |
| Hiking Time | 2 min |
| Coordinates | 43.1833,-79.574 |
| Parking | 43.18277,-79.5731  |
| Site ID | WOO.NIA.003 |
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