Facebook GroupAlso called Shirley Lake Falls, this small, narrow, notch falls is found along the short creek between Shirley and Crotch Lake. This has nothing to do with Shirley's crotch! It is normally accessible by paddling, but explorer extraordinaire, Gary Smith, indicates that it can be reached by a very long trail.
I believe that it is possible to put in a canoe at Shall Lake Access Point No. 17, found off the Major Lake Road. From here, it would be a 2.5 km paddle to the north end of Crotch Lake, followed by a portage of close to 1 km upstream towards Shirley Lake. Part (or most) of the river route is actually made of a portage, so be ready!
NOTE: I have not taken this route, and don't even know if Major Lake Road is open. Pleaee research ahead for waterfalls found off the grid.
I'd be interesting in knowing if you can view the falls from higher above (?). A very low falls is found immeidately upstream, just below Shirley Lake.
| Region | Northeast |
|---|---|
| County | Nipissing |
| Near | Shirley Lake |
| Watercourse | Shirley Lake |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 21% |
| Ownership | Algonquin Provincial Park |
| Landscape | Wilderness |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Notch Cascade |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Shorter Water Route |
| Top / Bottom | / |
| Trail conditions | Shorter Water Route |
| Hiking Time | |
| Coordinates | 45.6694,-78.1025 |
| Parking | 45.6494,-78.0974  |
| Site ID | WOO.NIP.064 |
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