Facebook GroupA small narrow trough at the outlet of McDonald Lake, this can be viewed from a low wooden bridge constructed for a snowmobile trail. I've been told that the area is very busy with hikers on summer weekends. One can get a hint of this by the presence of the large parking lot, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.
The falls are not a huge attraction, as they are quite low. The view from the bridge makes them look less interesting; I've seen nice photos made by getting to river level. The hike and overall scenery are worth the time, however. And given that this is a popular hiking area, lots of people pass the cascade.
Exit Hwy 400 at Crooked Bay Rd. The route to the parking lot is actually on the short road that serves as the southbound exit ramp and southbound on ramp. Park in the lot and the follow the trail for about 400 m to the snowmobile trail. Turn right and proceed north for about 700 m to the bridge over the falls.
NOTE: Some maps label this as MacRae Lake Waterfalls. There is a second cascade downstream of MacRae Lake, and this project uses that name for that lower falls.
| Region | Cottage |
|---|---|
| County | Muskoka |
| Near | Crooked Bay |
| Watercourse | McDonald River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 33% |
| Ownership | Crown Land |
| Landscape | Semi-Wilderness |
| Size | Very Small |
| Type | Low Trough |
| Modification | Foot Bridge |
| Access | Moderate |
| Top / Bottom | Easy / Difficult |
| Trail conditions | Dirt |
| Hiking Time | 20 min |
| Coordinates | 44.9278,-79.7832 |
| Parking | 44.92191,-79.77733  |
| Site ID | WOO.MUS.036 |
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