Facebook GroupThis waterfall may disappoint some. It is not much of a fall and is certainly not as spectacular as Healey Falls found upstream. And with water being diverted to a powerhouse, it can run quite low later in summer. But when more water is allowed to flow over the control dam this can be an interesting spot to visit.
At higher flows, the river blasts over the wide water level control dam before spreading 150 m across a wide stepped limestone plain. On its route, it passes over widely spaced small limestone ledges, each no more than 1 m high, often less. This can make photography challenging, but also unique. At lower flows, everything is exposed. Maybe not as exciting, but still a neat spot.
Parking is available in the small lot on the right side of Northumberland Rd 50. You can see the falls from here, but many visitors make things more interesting by walking across the water control dam to the far side.
A short walk past the top of Trent Lock No. 14 takes you to a high overlook over the falls. This gives a panoramic view of the falls, locks, dam, power plant and environs. Three stars are assigned not because of the waterfall but because of the entire site, which is an interesting place to explore.
| Region | Eastern |
|---|---|
| County | Northumberland |
| Near | Campbellford |
| Watercourse | Trent River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 4 / 26% |
| Ownership | Parks Canada |
| Landscape | Rural |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Wide Step with Dam |
| Modification | Water Level Control Dam, locks |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Easy / Easy |
| Trail conditions | Paved |
| Hiking Time | 5 min |
| Coordinates | 44.3349,-77.7739 |
| Parking | 44.336,-77.7757  |
| Site ID | WOO.NOR.003 |
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