Facebook GroupThis project used to refer to this site as 'Espanola Spillway', but I recently learned from a Facebook group member that it is (or was) called Webwood Falls. At one point, this was a magnificent waterfall. Unfortunately, the top portion has been fitted with an enormous water level control dam as well as a railway bridge. Water blasts through 9 different bays of the structure and converges towards the middle below.
The bottom 1/3 of the site is still comprised of bedrock, although this is largely overshaddowed by the hulking dam. Even though this is a good size, I've rated it just 2 stars. You can't get close to and the only view is from a distance along the Hwy 6 bridge.
As far as I know, the only way to view the falls is from the Hwy 6 bridge. A narrow concrete sidewalk does exist along both sides of the bridge. If someone chose to take photos from the bridge, they would need to use caution due to busy traffic.
| Region | Northeast |
|---|---|
| County | Sudbury |
| Near | Espanola |
| Watercourse | Spanish River |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 4 / 17% |
| Ownership | Domtar? |
| Landscape | Industrial, open |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Cascade with Dam |
| Modification | Water level control dam, rail bridge |
| Access | Moderate |
| Top / Bottom | / |
| Trail conditions | |
| Hiking Time | |
| Coordinates | 46.27138,-81.7694 |
| Parking | 46.2698,-81.7759  |
| Site ID | WOO.SUD.079 |
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