Facebook GroupTo be clear, this is not a major waterfall attraction. It's barely a minor one, either! The Mississippi River is over 100 m wide here, but the gradient and total fall is very, ery low. In fact, I'd passed over these rapids many times before I realized that they weren't just created by boulders.
But at lower flow, you can see bedrock just popping through the river surface, creating some interesting patterns if the light is right. The site is named on government maps, as are many rapids and falls that aren't too exciting. 'Ferguson's Falls', located about 3 km upstream is nothing more than a riffle on the river. A pretty community, yes, but not a waterfall.
The Mississippi River is over 100 m wide at this spot. Since the river speeds up when it crosses over a bedrock surface, the depth of the river decreases dramatically at this point. So, if there is a very small waterfall on a large river, do you call this a small, medium or large waterfall? Calling it 'small' undervalues the scenic appeal of the large river.
Anyone that chooses to visit this spot must understand that the traffic moves at high speeds along Hwy 7. Fortunately, there is a dedicated walkway on the east side of the bridge, separated from traffic by a concrete barrier. By parking on McManus Road, at the west end of the bridge, one would avoid having to walk along Hwy 7; the walkway starts right here.
| Region | Eastern |
|---|---|
| County | Lanark |
| Near | Innisville |
| Watercourse | Mississippi River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 20% |
| Ownership | Crown, Road Allowance |
| Landscape | Rural |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Rock Rapids |
| Modification | Highway Bridge, homes |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Easy to view / Easy to view |
| Trail conditions | Moderate |
| Hiking Time | 5 min |
| Coordinates | 45.0525,-76.251 |
| Parking | 45.0514,-76.2502  |
| Site ID | WOO.LAN.007 |
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