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Explore the Hamilton Waterfalls Near Summit Park

Written by Multi-Area Developments | on April 2, 2018 | Posted in  Moving to a new Neighbourhood
For over a century (really), Hamilton was known as the “Steel City” due to its reliance on – and identification with – the steel industry.

While steel still plays an important role in Hamilton’s economy, the city has another well known nickname: :

The City of Waterfalls

In fact, there are over 100 named waterfalls within the city limits, including a few near the latest Multi-Area Developments community, Summit Park.

So, the next time you visit Summit Park, take a little detour and discover these beautiful waterfalls.

Albion Falls
The tale of the tape:

  • Height: 62 ft.
  • Width: 59 ft.
  • Type: Cascading
Distance from Summit Park: 3.9 km.
Perhaps the most famous waterfall in Hamilton, Albion Falls is just a 6 minute drive from Summit Park and Laguna Village.

In summer (winter too, although it’s a bit more snow-covered), a walking trail with benches and viewing lookouts allows you to get incredibly close to Albion Falls.

At the same time, it takes you along the Mountain Brow, giving you a spectacular view of the lower city.

  • Fun Albion Falls fact: A grist mill was built near Albion Falls in 1792. An old mill wheel is still there.

Buttermilk Falls in HamiltonButtermilk Falls
The tale of the tape:

  • Height: 75 ft.
  • Width: 26 ft.
  • Type: Ribbon
Distance from Summit Park: 4.5 km.
Buttermilk Falls is a narrow ribbon waterfall which isn’t too far from Albion Falls (mentioned earlier in this blog).

To get a close-up view of Buttermilk Falls, just take the Bruce Trail conservation path until you reach the top.

Checking out Buttermilk Falls from the bottom is a bit trickier.

That’s because there’s no natural access. This means you have to climb down Albion Falls and follow two creeks to reach Buttermilk Falls.
  • Fun Buttermilk Falls fact: While it’s always beautiful, visiting Buttermilk Falls after a heavy rainfall or snow melt immensely increases its water flow.

Pritchard Falls
The tale of the tape:

  • Height: 15 ft.
  • Width: 3 ft.
  • Type: Ribbon
Distance from Summit Park: 4.0 km.
Pritchard Falls was only discovered in 2009, so there’s not a lot of historical information available on it.

Named after Pritchard Road (where it’s located), Pritchard Falls is located incredibly close to Albion Falls.

Additionally, reaching Pritchard Falls is incredibly easy. A parking lot at the end of Pritchard Road connects to a small trail.

Simply follow that trail until you reach a footbridge, which will then take you to Pritchard Falls.
  • Fun Pritchard Falls fact: Just like Buttermilk Falls, Pritchard Falls is best viewed during a downpour of rain of after the winter snow thaw

Hannon Cascade
The tale of the tape:

  • Height: 10 ft.
  • Width: 18 ft.
  • Type: Curtain
  • Distance from Summit Park: 7.0 km.
Unlike the other waterfalls mentioned here, Hannon Cascade is wider than it is taller.
It’s also named after the old hamlet of Hannon (which is now a neighbourhood of Hamilton, as opposed to its own jurisdiction).

If you want to visit Hannon Cascade, take Fletcher Road south and turn east on Golf Club Road.
  • Fun Hannon Cascade fact: It is the most southerly waterfall you’ll find in Hamilton.

Waterfall safety tips

  • No matter which Hamilton waterfall you choose to visit, you’ll enjoy both an incredible view and impressive sounds.
(Should you visit certain waterfalls at night, you’ll be treated to a stunning light show too).

With that in mind, here are some easy-to-follow waterfall viewing safety tips:

  • Stick to cleared and marked trails
  • Wear the proper footwear (areas near waterfalls are naturally slick and slippery)
  • Don’t go too close to the edge
  • Do not climb down a waterfall to reach the bottom
  • Be mindful of shifting rocks underneath your feet and falling landscapes from above
  • Don’t get too close or feed any wildlife near the waterfall

Discover the natural beauty of Summit Park

Discover the natural beauty of Summit Park
As a community, Summit Park is full of beautiful homes, convenient amenities , and great features.
As a greenspace area, Summit Park is surrounded by lush parks and wonderful waterfalls.


Put it all together, and it’s a great place to call home.


To discover life at Summit Park for yourself, you can:

 

 

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