Facebook GroupThis is a good size waterfall when it's flowing well! When stream levels drop in summer, the whole thing gets confined into a narrow slot eroded into face of the falls, as shown in Amii's photo. The slot was probably formed due to erosion along a joint, or, by differential erosion of a dike formed by a weaker intruded rock.
This is one of a number of waterfalls around the Manitouwadge area. Some of these falls are awesome! Others are good, and still others are quite small (eg. rapids), but still picturesque. Finding these waterfalls is a challenge, however, and not for inexperienced adventurers.
The Town of Manitouwadge put out a guide pamphlet a number of years ago. It is still available online at https://www.manitouwadge.ca/tourism/attractions/waterfalls-rapids/ This includes directions to all of the falls.
The problem here is that many of the roads outside of Manitouwadge are of poor quality. Some are overgrown or flooded out. Some are no longer visible on even the province's high resolution aerial photography. So you can't just get in your car and follow these routes. An SUV, jeep or truck are necessary, and even then, you may need to hike or ATV the last several kilometres.
NOTE: This is one of the smaller waterfalls around Manitouwadge. The coordinates for this waterfall are approximate, as it is not visible on aerial photography. The parking directions are only approximate; you may not be able to drive this far. Prior to visiting, explorers must take a closer look at maps, and use a GPS. It is my understanding that the hike from this parking area is about 3 km.
| Region | Northwest |
|---|---|
| County | Thunder Bay |
| Near | Manitouwadge |
| Watercourse | Slingshot Creek |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 15% |
| Ownership | Crown Land |
| Landscape | Wilderness |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Notch Cascade |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Challenging |
| Top / Bottom | Difficult / Difficult |
| Trail conditions | Difficult |
| Hiking Time | Unknown? |
| Coordinates | 49.174,-86.0934 |
| Parking | 49.1403,-86.0743  |
| Site ID | WOO.THU.059 |
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