Facebook GroupIn our 3rd book we dubbed this the "Beast of the Northeast." A tall, powerful waterfall, that has carved an uncharacteristically deep and narrow gorge, unlike just about anything else in Ontario.
The, deep narrow chasm is close to 50 m deep. This is at the top of many a serious waterfaller's bucket list; taking on an almost legendary status. While the waterfall can sometimes be accessible by road, it should only be visited by experienced northern adventurers. This isn't a place that you take the family for an impromptu Sunday outing.
This waterfall is coded yellow because iti s difficult to reach and very remote. I have elected not to provide directions at this time, because this isn't a destination for everyone. In recent years, access has varied from "you can drive right in" to "the road is completely flooded by a beaver dam 10 km before the falls".
There are usually ways to reach this falls. It requires a full tank of gas, all wheel drive, pre-planning and a companion. Alternatively, you can paddle to it via the Abitibi Road. Maybe some day we will have reliable overland access.
| Region | Northeast |
|---|---|
| County | Cochrane |
| Near | Relay |
| Watercourse | Newpost Creek |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 55% |
| Ownership | Little Abitibi Provincial Park |
| Landscape | Wilderness |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Tall Cascade |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Challenging |
| Top / Bottom | Difficult / Difficult |
| Trail conditions | |
| Hiking Time | 20 min |
| Coordinates | 49.9929,-81.5337 |
| Parking | 49.9929,-81.5337  |
| Site ID | WOO.COC.019 |
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