Facebook GroupThis is a big waterfall, the most popular waterfall in Muskoka. It has been called the "Niagara of the North" by some, although I think that this is pushing it a little. The falls is formed where the north branch of the Muskoka River falls over a significant ridge of tilted gneiss.
The easiest spot to view the falls is from behind a wooden fence on the south side of the river. Lots of visitors eventually find the path that leads into the woods, most of the way down the side of the forested hill, and then out on to an exposed rock plantform in front of the falls. This cannot be accessed during high flow. In winter the gate can be closed, but visitors still access the site from the north via a short driveway from High Falls Road.
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| Region | Cottage |
|---|---|
| County | Muskoka |
| Near | Bracebridge |
| Watercourse | Muskoka River (North Branch) |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 13% |
| Ownership | Town of Bracebridge |
| Landscape | Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Cascade under Bridge |
| Modification | Footbridge, Hydroelectric plant |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Easy / Moderate |
| Trail conditions | Pavement, bare bedrock |
| Hiking Time | 3 min |
| Coordinates | 45.088,-79.302 |
| Parking | 45.0864,-79.2997  |
| Site ID | WOO.MUS.024 |
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