Scenic Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scenic Falls |
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| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°14′40″N 79°56′01″W / 43.244578°N 79.933691°W |
| Type | Ribbon/Plunge |
| Total height | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Total width | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Watercourse | Unnamed Creek |
Scenic Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It stands about 18 metres (or 59 feet) tall! This waterfall is known as a "ribbon" or "plunge" type. This means the water falls straight down in a narrow stream, like a ribbon.
You can find Scenic Falls along the west side of the Chedoke Radial Trail. It looks best after a good rain or when snow has melted. This is because more water flows over the falls then, making them even more impressive!
Discovering Scenic Falls
Scenic Falls is a great spot to visit if you love nature and exploring. It's part of a larger area with lots of outdoor activities.
What's Nearby?
There are many cool places close to Scenic Falls:
- The Bruce Trail: This is a very long hiking trail that stretches across Ontario.
- Chedoke Radial Trail: This trail is perfect for walking or biking. Scenic Falls is right on it!
- Stairway to Chedoke Golf Course: A fun way to get up or down the escarpment.
- Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area: A natural area where you can enjoy the outdoors.
Exploring the Chedoke Radial Trail
The Chedoke Radial Trail is home to Scenic Falls and many other waterfalls. If you walk along this trail, especially heading west towards the Chedoke Golf Course, you'll discover several more waterfalls. These include:
It's like a waterfall scavenger hunt! Each one has its own unique look and feel.
Images for kids
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Webster's Falls is another beautiful waterfall in Hamilton.
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The Niagara Escarpment (shown in red) is a long cliff where many waterfalls are found.
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Devil's Punch Bowl is a famous waterfall and gorge in Hamilton.
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Chedoke Falls is one of the waterfalls you can find on the Chedoke Radial Trail.
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Albion Falls is another popular waterfall in King's Forest Park.
