Greensville
Falls
 Greensville Falls. Photo by Jeremy Shortt. Click to enlarge.
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 Greensville Falls. Photo by Jeremy Shortt. Click to enlarge. |
Greensville Falls is a terraced ribbon cascade
with a height of 5.5 metres (18 ft.) and a width of 1.5 metres
(5 ft.) Flow is strong during seasonal
storms and after the winter snow melt. This waterfall originates
from the Greensville Creek, which is part of the Spencer watershed.
History
After the Optimist Park Walking Trail
was constructed in Greensville, the Hamilton Conservation
Authority was contacted about the possibility of some waterfalls
being along this trail. Montfield Christian of the HCA and
Joe Hollick investigated and "discovered" Greensville Falls.
On occasion it is referred to as East Greensville Falls, as
it is located at the easternmost of three bridges along
the walking trail.
Discuss
Greensville Falls on our Forum.
How to get there
From Hwy 403 take the Hwy 6 N (Guelph)
exit. Go to Hwy 5 at Clappison Corners and turn left onto
Hwy 5. Then turn left onto Brock Road. Follow Brock Road
to Harvest Road. Turn right on Harvest to Crooks Hollow
Road. A short distance away on the left side of Crooks Hollow
Road is a small parking lot where the Optimist Trail begins.
Follow the trail to the third small bridge, and the waterfall
is on the left side.
Greensville Falls Photo Gallery
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Greensville Falls
Photo courtesy of Joe Hollick
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Greensville Falls in winter. Photo by Dan Court. Click
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Greensville Falls in winter. Photo by Dan Court. Click to enlarge. |
Greensville Falls in winter. Photo by Dan Court. Click to enlarge. |
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