Upper Chedoke Falls

Didn't have much time when we stopped here so really didn't get to explore the whole area just got to peak over and hardly see the falls. For sure not one of my favorites but I didn't want to leave to bad of a review being I hardly got to see even a portion of what it may have to offer and it was more so my fault cause I didn't plan to do any hiking on this exact stop since we were making so many. However if I am ever in the area again I will for sure make it a goal of mine to see things from the bottom lol...

Really awesome views with a river and falls the paths are great. I would consider the path to be a medium to hard difficulty. You can walk along the stream and jump across rocks. The water is from the road runoff so do not splash around in it too much. There are also sections that are off the beaten path.

A beautiful and peaceful area to walk and enjoy view of Hamilton. Here are pictures of Chedoke falls in Spring and Winter

Very pretty, park at the bottom and take the radial trail towards the base, follow the fence on the left side until there’s a break in the fence. (Second break), it should drop off a bunch and you should be able to see water. (Not the building). Follow the stream up, make sure you are able to climb above the first waterfall in order to be able to reach the second and third waterfalls.

This hidden gem is not easy to get to since all the waterfalls in Hamilton are fenced off due to climber injuries. (Do at own risk) How to get to the falls: Park at cliff view park and walk down a long set of metal stairs. Once at the bottom, you will take a right and walk through the golf course parking lot and co tinue walking a good 500m. Walk until you pass the golf course fairway (look both ways before crossing). Right after that crossing, you will dart right into the bushes. (If you see a black fence on your left you have gone too far). The pathway will be blocked by a silver fence but will end after about 30m. Walk through the fence and follow the stream. Congrats you made it to the first falls! To get to the second falls you will have to be very careful as you climb the right or left side of the first falls (definitely worth it but be careful). Continue to follow the stream for another 200m.

Beautiful trail to walk , run , or bike. Unfortunately though the falls were not accessible to people. We tried so many ways to get to the falls but couldn’t. There were fences around it so we couldn’t really enjoy the falls but we could hear it.

Chedoke Park's most popular attraction is it's 289 stair steps. So many keep fit folks are running up and down the steps. Seeing these folks inspired us a great deal. Next is the 2.7km Radial Scenic Trail with access to the University of McMaster. This is a very easy walk for all ages.

Not an easy task to find the falls but that’s the adventure you’ll have to experience. There are two waterfalls here. To go from one to another, you might have to do a bit of hiking through the hard red rocks and wet muddy area. It’s a nice place to witness the natural beauty.

Walk was lengthy but the first weekend we stepped out so enjoyed the trail and small water falls. While going we walked down the stairs and returned up the mountain from scenic drive to park.

Great for going with kids. Short hike around 20-30 minutes. The hike is not too difficult either. Good getaway for 2 3 hours.