Another surprise waterfall in the City of Toronto. Ok, this is nothing special at all, as the falls are no more than a metre high or so. This little creek has eroded down to bedrock, and when it reaches a more resistant layer, a tiny waterfall is formed.
I have not yet visited, but this could be a neat little find for someone that can't easily get out of the city. I expect that flows drop in summer. Have you visited?
The driving directions lead to the bend in Chapman Rd, which heads west from Scarlett Rd. Due to the presence of a school here, there are restrictions on parking at certain times of the day (signs say 8-5 from Monday to Friday, though this could change). On the north side of the bend, a trail leads into Chapman Park. I dont have the exact location of the falls, but it is likely somewhere within 100 m upstream or downstream. Let me know if you find it.
Region | Greater Toronto |
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County | Toronto |
Near | Etobicoke |
Watercourse | Humber Creek |
Watershed / % Lakes | 1 / 0% |
Ownership | City of Toronto |
Landscape | Urban, forested |
Size | Very Small |
Type | Step |
Modification | Natural, armour stone |
Access | Moderate |
Top / Bottom | Moderate / Difficult |
Trail conditions | Moderate |
Hiking Time | 5 min |
Coordinates | 43.6902,-79.5187 |
Parking | 43.6897,-79.5189 ![]() |
Site ID | WOO.TOR.002 |
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