Facebook GroupThis waterfall is a highlight of the greater Thunder Bay area. It is far less popular than Kakabeka Falls, but I think that it is almost as spectacular, at least when under a good flow. The site is far less developed than Kakabeka, and also not found along the Trans-Canada Highway. But if you can do a 20 min hike with some modest hills, this is worth the 40 minute outing from Thunder Bay. And the parking is free!
Parking is availabe in the Welcome Centre for Ontario (this is right across the border from Minnesota). There are signs to the falls, and the hike follows a trail that walks back north in a shallow gully beside the highway. The trail crosses under the road via the pedestrian tunnel, and then keep left. There are two trails to the top. I followed the one to the left to get some panoramic views of the river on the way up. It has some steeper sections but would be manageable by most visitors.
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| Region | Northwest |
|---|---|
| County | Thunder Bay |
| Near | Crooks |
| Watercourse | Pigeon River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 24% |
| Ownership | Pigeon River Provincial Park |
| Landscape | Wilderness |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Plunge |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Moderate |
| Top / Bottom | Moderate / Dangerous |
| Trail conditions | Dirt, some hills |
| Hiking Time | 20 min |
| Coordinates | 48.0048,-89.598 |
| Parking | 48.0045,-89.5825  |
| Site ID | WOO.THU.042 |
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