Great Smokey Hollow Walk

Hamilton, Ontario

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Distance

3.2 miles

Elevation Gain

32.8 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Samantha Layson

A free-to-access waterfall close-by the parking area with a 5.1km linear trail passing by several other waterfalls.

From the parking lot on Mill Street, there is a lookout for the Great Falls. To access the bottom of the falls, follow the trail down until you access the Grindstone Creek. The trail follows the creek all the way to the bottom of Great Falls. Easy hike with a bit of an elevation, so enjoy the view!

Once you reach the falls you can get right up to the bottom and even behind it. Follow the clay path from the left side of the falls (when facing it) and it will lead you behind the falls. Wear shoes that you are perfectly okay with getting wet and dirty!

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Features

Swimming

Hiking

Easy Parking

Forest

Romantic

Scenic

Waterfalls

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