This is a big gorge with 20 m high vertical limestone cliffs. But curiously, there is no natural waterfall at the head of the gorge at Feversham. There is a dam in the village at Mill St. Could a former waterfall now be buried by glacial overburden? Starting in the village at the Mill St bridge, the gorge extends for another kilometre or so to the west.
There are several very tiny 'fallslets' that tumble down the side walls of the gorge. I haven't really explored, as I've only been here one time. It was probably 2002, and when I saw no big waterfall, I split.
Even though I didn't find the photography (of waterfalls and water features) to be that great, the hike along the south side of the river is well worth the visit. The trails are difficult, however. There is a proper parking lot on the west side of Grey Rd 2, just 0.3 km south of the village. Follow the trail north to the Beaver River.
This site is coded yellow because the trails are identified to be difficult, as marked on the conservation authority's map. This is also a reminder that there really isn't a falls here.
Region | Lake Huron |
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County | Grey |
Near | Feversham |
Watercourse | Beaver River |
Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 23% |
Ownership | Grey Sauble Conservation Authority |
Landscape | Rural |
Size | Small |
Type | Rock Rapids |
Modification | Natural |
Access | Moderate |
Top / Bottom | / |
Trail conditions | hills, uneven ground |
Hiking Time | 30 min |
Coordinates | 44.3375,-80.3786 |
Parking | 44.3352,-80.3776 |
Site ID | WOO.GRE.007 |
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