This is admittedly more of a rapids than a waterfall. But it's a very picturesque spot at the end of a flat rail trail. In spring, the Vermilion river can bring a lot of power, and give the size of the river's watershed (686 sq km), it continues flowing even during a dry summer.
The rapids are found at the end of the Capreol Walking Trail, which follows an old railway bed south from the town's sewage lagoons. I have not visited yet, but Julien tells me that it takes about 15-20 mins to hike.
The trail ends at the ruins of an abandoned bridge that once crossed right over the top of the rapids. This area gives a good view of the rapids. The river narrows upstream of the bridge and then continues past the bridge through a long, narrow rapids/chute for another 75 m.
Region | Northeast |
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County | Sudbury |
Near | Capreol |
Watercourse | Vermillion River |
Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 3% |
Ownership | Rail Trail |
Landscape | Rural |
Size | Small |
Type | Rock Rapids |
Modification | Bridge ruins, concrete |
Access | Moderate |
Top / Bottom | Easy to view / Moderate |
Trail conditions | Gravel, flat |
Hiking Time | 20 mins |
Coordinates | 46.6917,-80.9224 |
Parking | 46.7013,-80.9293 ![]() |
Site ID | WOO.SUD.032 |
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