Giant’s Rib Escarpment Education Network’s Waterfall of the Month for November 2015 is Lafarge Falls.
Lafarge Falls is Horsetail Ribbon falls with flow after a rainfall or during the winter snow melt. It is located on private property in Hamilton on a tributary of the Sydenham Creek with a height of 15 metres (49 ft.) and a crest width of 2 metres (7 ft.). It is named after the Lafarge Company which owns the land around the waterfall. This waterfall is accessible via a worn trail, even though it is on private property. Just remember to leave no garbage behind.
To visit Lafarge Falls, follow Hwy #5 westward from Clappison Corners (junction of Hwy #6) and turn left onto Sydenham Rd. to Dundas. At the bottom of the escarpment turn right onto the first road, Livingstone Dr. and park on the side of the road in front of Cascades Park. At the top or north end of the park, a path leads to the Bruce Trail leads and an old railway bridge, however follow the section of the Bruce Trail on the west side of Sydenham Creek and do not cross the bridge over the creek. Follow this trail until you reach some stairs. At the top of the stairs, the Bruce Trail goes left; however follow the well worn trail to the right for about 100m to a small ravine on the left side which flows into the main Sydenham Creek. Follow this small ravine about 30 m to the waterfall.
By Joseph Hollick
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