Facebook GroupA favourite of the members in our Facebook group, this is a must-see when driving north of Sault Ste Marie. It starts (or more correctly, ends) with a long cascade with lots of exposed rock on either side of the river. During low to medium flows, visitors often explore the bare bedrock around the lower falls.
About 250 m upstream, a steeper section of whitewater winds its way through a narrower tortuous rocky gorge. A third, taller section is found just above. Throughout the entire site, the river rumbles over a massive exposure of gneiss bedrock.
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| Region | Algoma |
|---|---|
| County | Algoma |
| Near | Lake Superior PP |
| Watercourse | Sand River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 7% |
| Ownership | Lake Superior Provincial Park |
| Landscape | Semi-Wilderness |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Tiered Cascade |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Moderate |
| Top / Bottom | Moderate / Easy |
| Trail conditions | Dirt, uneven bedrock |
| Hiking Time | 5 min |
| Coordinates | 47.4354,-84.7292 |
| Parking | 47.4332,-84.7325  |
| Site ID | WOO.ALG.075 |
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