- HikeType Geology
- PaceTypes Leisurely <3 km/hr
- TerrainTypes Easy: mostly flat, good footing
- PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Geology
Location (Google Maps): 3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON
Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 2.0
Description
Look at 438 million years of geologic history and discover why early settlers chose Balls Falls to establish their industrial base. Learn about the formation of the Niagara Escarpment, how glaciation contributed to formation of the valleys and waterfalls, and how the landscape continues to change. We will depart from the Ball’s Falls visitor center – meet at the GeoPoint sign just east of the main doors. We will then follow the short Switchback Trail down into the valley and take the Cataract Trail to the Upper Falls. We will hike along Twenty Mile Creek as it makes its way over the Niagara Escarpment into the Village and get a great view of the Lower Falls. We will use a slow pace and stop and discuss geology along the way. It will only take us 1 hour to cover the distance. When we arrive at the Lower Falls we will stop to enjoy it, so bring a snack. There are washrooms near the village. We will return to the parking lot and visitor center, where there are washrooms and water fountains.
Note there is an entrance/parking fee of $15per car but a NPCA parking pass covers this fee; passes may be available to checkout from local libraries