Albion Falls
Albion Falls is located on Mud St. accessible by the Red Hill Valley Trail.
You can park near the bridge at the corner at Mountain Brow Blvd. It is situated
with Buttermilk Falls, and Felker Falls. The length along the Bruce Trail Blue to
Buttermilk Falls is about 1.5 km return. The Bruce Trail white to Albion Falls &
Felker's Falls is about 7.5 km return. There are stairs near the bridge to get near
the base of the falls. Borer's Falls
To get to the Borer's Falls trail, take Highway 6 North,
and turn left on York Rd. You can park at the pump station. The distance
of this hike is about 2.5 km. You will need to hike halfway across the trail to view
the falls. This trail is in the vicinity of the royal Botanical Gardens.
Buttermilk Falls
To access Buttermilk Falls, park at the King's Forest Park parking
lot, at Mountain Brow Boulevard. Walk through King's Forest Park north to Mountain Brow
Boulevard, and Buttermilk Falls.
Felkers Falls
Walk South along Mountain Brow Boulevard toward Albion Falls, and
the old road, then walk North along Mud St. Enter the woods, at the Bruce Trail
blue. Walk to meet with the Red Hill Valley Trail (there is another easier path
along the edge of the field.) Continue on the path through the woods to the
junction. Stay on the right to the Bruce Trail white, walk east, and climb up the
hill. Walk across the field to Mount Albion Rd. Cross the street to the fence
at White Blaze, cross over the stream, and climb up again to the field, & turn left,
(again you have the option of taking the easier footpath to the right.) Follow the
Bruce Trail along the escarpment edge to Felker's Falls. Go in the woods to the
viewpoint and the Peter St. Trail.
Tiffany Falls
Tiffany Falls hiking area is located at a pull off area on Wilson St. E, at
the side of the escarpment not far from Harpers Garden Centre. It is situated in
Tiffany Conservation Area. The trail begins easily with tree roots, rocks, a solid
ground with a soft inclines up & down. Shortly you will arrive at the spot where
the trail is gone, probably from erosion. At this point, only experienced hikers
with the right equipment need continue. A sign points out that the trail
crosses the creek in a couple of places. You can cross back & forth at your own
ease. Careful in the creek, as there are some slippery rocks and the water is
fast and the ground is unsteady. Also there is much mud and slipperiness in the
area. The fallen trees can be looked at as a hindrance or help. This hiking
round trip takes about an hour. The amount of time to hike both Tiffany and
Sherman Falls is about 2 1/2 hours.
Sherman Falls
Sherman Falls hiking trail is located at Wilson St. in Ancaster, across
from Tiffany Falls. The round trip length is about 5.5 km. and takes about 40
minutes. There is a sign on Wilson St. for the Bruce Trail, which can be found by
following the wooden steps down to the forest. This trail would be rated as an
intermediate hike and c the trail is on solid ground with some tree climbing, obstacles of
rocks, roots, and shrubbery. Along the path you can look into the valley.
Awhile into the hike, you will cross a small stream. Along the way you will see some
old tires and a rusty safe with the door removed, the secrets of the contents long
gone. There are also many animal tracks to follow. Eventually, you will cross
old Dundas Rd. and find the trail that takes Ancaster Creek to Sherman Falls. The
trail is easier to hike, and there is a bridge crossing the creek continuing along
the Bruce Trail. At the right is a lookout area which is on private property.
You can also enter Sherman Falls at Upper Lions Club Rd. at Old Dundas
Rd. Walk up the East side of Ancaster Creek to Sherman Falls. You can also
cross the bridge, and walk towards the road. There you climb a path to the top of the
escarpment through a gate to private property. You can walk along the edge of the
property, and enter the woods. You can follow the escarpment trail, and walk West
across the bridge, and continue on the trail.
Iroquoias Heights Falls
A small waterfall that is quite well hidden. The view from the crest is obscured by a
large number of trees since the sides of the gorge are quite sloped. There is no path
down, but the slope and number of trees makes for an easy climb.
Tews Falls
To get there, take highway 8 to Brock Rd. and turn right
again at the flashing light to Harvest Road. Follow it until you see the signs for the
falls. This falls is only a few metres shorter than Niagara Falls.
Waterdown Falls
Waterdown Falls is located on Waterdown Rd. after it turns from Mill St.
The parking lot is near the railway underpass at Smokey Hollow. This hiking
trail is about 4 km. There are many trees & roots, rocks, and wildlife
including snakes. This waterfalls used to operate a watermill. Which leads to
why the town got it's name. A part of the Bruce Trail starts at the falls and goes
along Grindstone Creek. If you go down the stairs near the gorge, you can get to the
platform towards the top of the falls. You can also make your way to the bench to
take in the scenery. The trail goes to Highway 6 and beyond.
Webster's Falls
The area of this falls in at Spencer Gorge
Conservation Area at the Bruce Trail. This area has two waterfalls, the other one being
Tews Falls. The distance of both covers 6km. To get there, take highway 8 to
Brock Rd. and turn right again at the light to Harvest Road. Turn right again onto
Short Rd. and left to Fallsview Road. |
