Facebook GroupThis dramatic site is a little unique in that the waterfall is very tall and very narrow, but the gorge is comparatively huge!. How do you think this occurred?
The base of the waterfall and gorge are now off-limits to visitors; another casualty of the many rope rescues that have had to occur in Hamilton. There is also a pay parking lot. But the view of the gorge as well as that of the city and the lake, is worth the price in my opinion.
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This may be the best spot in Hamilton (or southern Ontario) to see the greatest vertical slice through various Paleozoic rock formations. The uppermost layer at the crest of the falls is the resistant Lockport dolostone. Towards the bottom, you can see a bright red layer which is the Grimsby shale. The red colour comes from the presence of ferric iron in the mineral composition.
| Region | Hamilton |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton |
| Near | Stoney Creek |
| Watercourse | Stoney Creek |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 1 / 3% |
| Ownership | City of Hamilton |
| Landscape | Urban |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Tall Plunge |
| Modification | Road Bridge |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Easy to view / Prohibited |
| Trail conditions | |
| Hiking Time | 3 min |
| Coordinates | 43.2103,-79.7559 |
| Parking | 43.2113,-79.7547  |
| Site ID | WOO.HAM.015 |
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