West of Fifty Upper Cascade
See also: List of waterfalls in Hamilton, Ontario
| West of Fifty Upper Cascade | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Type | Twin Classic |
| Total height | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Total width | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Watercourse | Fifty tributary |
West of Fifty Upper Cascade is a 9 metre high terraced ribbon cascade waterfall found in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.[1] Named after Fifty Road in Stoney Creek.
Nearby attractions include the Bruce Trail, Dofasco 2000 Trail, Battlefield House Museum, Devil's Punch Bowl, Devil's Punch Bowl Conservation Area, Erland Lee House Museum.[2]
Directions
From QEW take the Fifty Road exit and follow this road up the escarpment. Park on the right side of the road at the top of the hill. Follow Fifty Road back down the escarpment until you reach the Bruce Trail. Head west on the Bruce Trail until you reach the waterfall on the south side of the trail.
References
- ↑ "Hamilton Naturalist's Club: Protecting Nature since 1919". (www.hamiltonnature.org/). Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ↑ Hamilton Waterfalls and Cascades: Research & Inventory Report, 2nd Edition. Hamilton Conservation Authority. November 2007.
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External links
- Hamilton- "The Waterfall Capital of the World" (www.cityofwaterfalls.ca)
- Bruce Trail (www.brucetrail.org)
- Vintage Postcards: Waterfalls in and around Hamilton, Ontario
Maps
- Hamilton Waterfall Map PDF. (http://map.hamilton.ca)
- Map: Hamilton Waterfalls (www.hamiltonnature.org)
Coordinates: 43°11′46″N 79°38′49″W / 43.196°N 79.647°W
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