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Mountview Falls
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Location Hamilton, Ontario
Type Classic Cascade
Total height 10 m (33 ft)
Total width 6 m (20 ft)
Watercourse Chedoke tributary

Mountview Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It's about 10 meters (33 feet) tall and is known as a "classic cascade." This means the water flows down a series of rocky steps, creating a lovely, tumbling effect. You can find Mountview Falls in a special area of Hamilton, which is sometimes called the "Waterfall Capital of the World"!

Discovering Mountview Falls

Mountview Falls is a "classic cascade" waterfall. This means the water doesn't just drop straight down. Instead, it flows over different levels of rock, like a giant natural staircase. The waterfall is about 10 meters (33 feet) high and 6 meters (20 feet) wide. Its water comes from a small stream called the Chedoke tributary. This stream eventually joins a larger water system.

How to Find the Falls

Mountview Falls is hidden in a peaceful ravine. To visit, you can start from the Chedoke Radial Trail parking lot. This trail is also part of the famous Bruce Trail. You'll follow the trail east until you see the first ravine on your right. The waterfall is located inside this ravine, waiting to be discovered!

What's Nearby

The area around Mountview Falls is full of exciting places to explore. You can hike along the famous Bruce Trail, which is one of Canada's longest footpaths. The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is also close by, offering more trails and nature. Other nearby waterfalls include Tiffany Falls. You can also find the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area and the Chedoke Golf Course in the area. These spots make Mountview Falls a great stop on a day of outdoor adventure.

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