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About Swayze Falls

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This is the largest of at least a dozen waterfalls in the Short Hills Park. Unlike most of the others, this one is on the west side of the park and is easy to access. The hike is about 10 mins at most, but is quite pretty; consider following some of the other trails through this unique park. The falls has historically been known to some people as "Dry Falls."

There is a great viewing platform along the right bank, allowing for a great view into the deep gorge. A footpath around the top of the waterfall goes upsteram to give views of the bedrock stream channel that continues upstream for at least 100-200 m.

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Some Key Facts
Region Greater Toronto
County Niagara
Near St. John's
Watercourse Twelve Mile Creek
Watershed / % Lakes 1 / 0%
Ownership Short Hills Provincial Park
Landscape Natural, open
Size Medium
Type Tall Washboard
Modification Natural
Access Easy
Top / Bottom Easy to view / Difficult
Trail conditions Gravel
Hiking Time 10 min
Coordinates 43.0928,-79.3022
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43.09026,-79.3051
Site ID WOO.NIA.035
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This page last updated on April 20, 2024. Earlier versions can be examined on Archive.org, dating back to 2003.