Westcliffe Falls
Westcliffe Falls is a 15 metre complex ribbon cascade waterfall found in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.[1] This waterfall can be seen from Cliffview Park at the top of the stairs leading down to Chedoke Golf Course.[2]
| Westcliffe Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Type | Complex Ribbon Cascade |
| Total height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Total width | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Watercourse | Chedoke tributary |
Nearby attractions include the Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area, Chedoke Radial Trail and the Chedoke Golf Course.
Directions
From Highway 403 take the Aberdeen Avenue exit and travel approximately 1 kilometre until Studholme Road. Turn right onto Studholme Road and then turn left onto Beddoe Drive and follow to Chedoke Civic Golf Course. At the western end of the parking lot, follow the trail under the steel stairway to the waterfall.[3]
References
- "Hamilton- Waterfall Capital of the World". (www.cityofwaterfalls.ca). Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- "Hamilton Nature- Westcliffe Falls". (www.hamiltonnature.org). Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- 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)
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