The GREEN waterfall of the month for June is Jones Falls.
Seen from the Bruce Trail, or glimpsed from Highway 21 heading west from Owen Sound, Jones Falls plunges 12 metres over the Niagara Escarpment just west of Owen Sound on the Pottawatomi River. It’s located within the 116-acre Pottawatomi Conservation Area.
The half-kilometre trail from the Visitor Centre and Owen Sound Transportation Company parking lot will take you through various tree types and flora and fauna to the top of the falls, with a view of the surrounding lowlands. In spring, you will find lots of trilliums, columbine and a powerful spring runoff cascading over the escarpment. The Pottawatomi Conservation Area features over 5 kilometres of hiking trails including the 2.3 km Merle Gunby side trail loop off the Bruce Trail, making it suitable location for snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter, providing you stay on the marked trails.
We stopped by the falls in May and shot some footage on the ol’ phone for you. Be sure to visit other Grey County waterfalls, www.visitgrey.ca/waterfalls
Admission: Free
Open Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Take caution to avoid the steep cliffs and crevices near Jones falls during the winter.
River Source: Pottawatomi River
Access Difficulty: Moderate
Walking Time: 5 minutes from parking lot
Driving Directions: Located on the west side of the city of Owen Sound. Follow 10th Street (Hwy 6) West to Springmount. At the top of the hill at the lights, turn right heading north on Highway 6 and park at the Visitor Information Centre on your immediate right. Trail starts at the north-east corner of the parking lot.
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