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About Scout Falls

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Other than Swayze Falls and Terrace Falls, this is probably the largest of the numerous small waterfalls in the Short Hills Provincial Park. It starts as a steep washboard through a narrow rocky notch, but then transitions into a true plunge waterfall about 6 m high.

The falls faces north, and mid-day sun can make it difficult to photography. Access is remarkably easy, although it's a bit of work to get down into the gorge. I had not found this waterfall until 2017

Parking is available in the lot at the end of Wiley Rd. Follow the old road allowance. After less than 100 m it reaches a small creek. Turn right and follow the path that follows the creek on its far side. Scout Falls is in a deep gorge, right under the hydro lines.

Be warned that flows can be very low to nil during much of the year. Probably most of the year. Like all the falls in the Short Hills, you really need to plan your visit during the wettest times of the year, like after a big rain in Spring.

NOTE: The gorge at Scout Falls has steep walls with no safety barriers. Visitors must use caution.

Some Key Facts
Region Greater Toronto
County Niagara
Near Decew Falls
Watercourse Scout Creek
Watershed / % Lakes 0 / 0%
Ownership Short HIlls Provincial Park
Landscape Rural, forested
Size Small
Type Plunge
Modification Natrural
Access Moderate
Top / Bottom Moderate to view / Difficult
Trail conditions Dirt, steep hill
Hiking Time 7 min
Coordinates 43.1011,-79.2746
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43.1023,-79.2722
Site ID WOO.NIA.032
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This page last updated on April 20, 2024. Earlier versions can be examined on Archive.org, dating back to 2003.