Facebook GroupThis waterfall has a true plunge shape, as well as some other smaller steps. A resistant layer of tough dolostone forms the crest of the main waterfall. Softer rock, which erodes away much more easily, has created a small void behind the waterfall jet.
While the flow can reduce down to a trickle for much of the year, it can also be a pleasant surprise during wetter periods. At the right time, it can produce gorgeous waterfall photos. Watch for wet periods in spring or later in fall. A very small cascade is found upstream of the main waterfall.
The Bruce Trail heads east from the entrance on Nineteenth St, and passes very near the falls. The hike is no more than about 6-7 minutes. There is no real parking spot near the trailhead. Roadside parking is discouarged, because of a blind hill. I have parked at the bottom of the hill where the shoulder is wider, and then walked up the hill on the shoulder to the trail. If you make the choice to do the same, you do so at your own risk. The Bruce Trail crosses the road just below the top of the hill.
Much older versions of my web site listed waterfalls on the east and middle branches of Eighteen Mile Creek. I now know that the east falls is on private property and suspect that the middle falls may be as well. This is not a huge loss, as neither of the two are anywhere near as interesting as the West falls, which itself is one of the smaller ones in the area.
For a really tough challenge, try to find the origin of the east, middle and west designations of these waterfalls. I know where they came from...
| Region | Greater Toronto |
|---|---|
| County | Niagara |
| Near | Jordan |
| Watercourse | Eighteen Mile Creek |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 1 / 0% |
| Ownership | Bruce Trail agreement |
| Landscape | Rural |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Plunge |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | Easy |
| Top / Bottom | Moderate / Difficult |
| Trail conditions | Gravel, small hills |
| Hiking Time | 10 min |
| Coordinates | 43.1346,-79.3648 |
| Parking | 43.1384,-79.3683  |
| Site ID | WOO.NIA.038 |
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