Facebook GroupThere are a lot of High Falls in Ontario, but to my knowledge there is only one High Chute! Oddly, it is a gentle cascade, just a bit more than a rock rapids. It is gentle enough to be run by whitewater paddlers, but (just) vertical enough to be of interest to waterfallers. Most people will visit by kayak, however, hikers or mountain bikers can also visit on foot if willing to make the 9km long hike (or mountain bike) along the rail trail.
A rock overlook provides a great view of the winding rapids, and hopefully, a kayaker or two making their way down. Thanks to Tim McKee of Dirt Road Traveller for this photo, and for reporting another small falls on a tributary trail along the way; Serendipity Falls.
Access to the waterfall is via a trail leading north from Hwy 60 along the hydro corridor. When this corridor reaches the Madawaska river, turn right and travel along the river trail (a rail trail) for about 5 km. Watch for serendipity falls along the way!
This site is coded yellow because it is remote and requires a very long hike. This is not a family outing.
| Region | Northeast |
|---|---|
| County | Nipissing |
| Near | L'Amable |
| Watercourse | Madawaska River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 17% |
| Ownership | Upper Madawaska River Park |
| Landscape | Wilderness |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Rock Rapids |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Challenging |
| Top / Bottom | Moderate / Moderate |
| Trail conditions | Rail trail |
| Hiking Time | 2 hrs |
| Coordinates | 45.5087,-78.128 |
| Parking | 45.4975,-78.1852  |
| Site ID | WOO.NIP.028 |
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