Facebook GroupThe many waterfalls at Cordova are small, but pretty, and very interesting to explore. The upper falls is the largest and arguably the best. Well, maybe not, but it all depends on what you are looking for. The falls starts immediately below a water level control dam that holds back Cordova Lake. The river then tumbles down a rocky channel perhaps 150 m long, dropping 10 m along the way.
My selection of upper, middle and lower falls, made years ago, was somewhat arbitrary. The use of these terms has stuck, and they appear now on Google Maps and other resources. A dilligent explorer may find a few more little falls to explore along this stretch.
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| Region | Eastern |
|---|---|
| County | Peterborough |
| Near | Cordova Mines |
| Watercourse | Crowe River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 18% |
| Ownership | Crown Land |
| Landscape | Natural, open |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Cascade with Dam |
| Modification | Water Level Control Dam |
| Access | Moderate |
| Top / Bottom | Moderate / Moderate |
| Trail conditions | |
| Hiking Time | 3 min |
| Coordinates | 44.5573,-77.8246 |
| Parking | 44.5576,-77.8237  |
| Site ID | WOO.PET.008 |
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