I have recently come to appreciate how nature can transform among seasons in Southern Ontario. And although many people would never consider hiking in -15 degree weather, many of the trails are worth exploring in the winter.
Decew falls is a 22m waterfall with an old mill and heritage site at the top. It consists of small trails around it, which are an easy level of hiking. For those adventure seekers, I highly recommend to take the steep trek down the gorge. Here you can explore an "off the beaten path" experience with a more challenging walk to an even more beautiful destination. This shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes to walk but you will find yourself spending more time taking pictures and enjoying the scenery!
Summer: At the bottom of the falls you may swim in the small poolof water.
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| Behind the falls |
WARNING: Be careful! The gorge is extremely steep and often slippery. Great caution must be taken to avoid any injuries. Make sure you find the safest pathway down and whenever going off the path always go with someone. - sorry for the typical disclaimer.. but it's true!
Beautiful pictures! I can definitely share that appreciation with you as I love the outdoors, too :) Great blog
ReplyDeleteThat looks so cool, all frozen in one big hunk! I give you major credit for going hiking when its 15 below! great pictures!
ReplyDeleteI constantly return to Decew Falls - it's guaranteed a great hike whether you walk to the end of the upper trail and sort of slide down the mud path, or use use the rope to sort of rappel down the rocks with that sketchy rope (love!)
ReplyDeleteIn the summer, I love standing in the water at the top of the lower falls and looking over, I feel like small-scale Pocahontas.
I'm also glad you mentioned hiking in certain seasons! I love going to the same trail at four different times during the year, because it looks totally different in each season.
*Bill Nye Voice* Nature Rules.
I've visitsed Decew Falls a number of times in the summer, but I've never thought of visiting in the winter. I'll have to check it out sometime.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I was climbing around in the water fall this past summer, but it never occurred to me to go in winter.
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