Facebook GroupA big waterfall at the edge of a big lake, Cascade Falls would be a bigger draw if it was accessible by road. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your outlook in life) this is only visitable by boat or canoe.
This is a sort of triple falls, where two small rocky 'islands' result in three different channels delivering water essentially right to the shore of Lake Superior. Photographers can't even get in front of the falls while on land.
A stony beach beside the falls provides a dry place from which to enjoy the easternmost falls as well as to rest and explore. People occasionally camp at the beach. I've seen photos of the falls during late summer and discovered that the flow can reduce dramatically during this period.
The Cascade River drains much of the lower half of Puksaska National Park. Topographic maps include markings for more falls and rapids about 800 m up stream from the lake. I have not seen any photographs or heard any stories about these falls.
It does not appear that a trail parallels the river, and with the rugged and steep nature of Cascade Falls, it may be all but impossible to portage around it. If anyone ever visits the reach upstream, it would be great to hear about what they found.
| Region | Northwest |
|---|---|
| County | Thunder Bay |
| Near | Pukaskwa National Park |
| Watercourse | Cascade River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 5% |
| Ownership | Pukaska National Park |
| Landscape | Wilderness, lakeshore |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Slope Cascade |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | No Land-based Access |
| Top / Bottom | Dangerous / Easy by water |
| Trail conditions | Overnight Water Route |
| Hiking Time | |
| Coordinates | 48.1329,-86.0465 |
| Parking | 48.1329,-86.0465  |
| Site ID | WOO.THU.017 |
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