Giant’s Rib, Waterfalls along the Niagara Escarpment, Newsletter Article # 63 Nov. 2013, Wall Falls
Wall Falls is located on private property belonging to CN Railway, in the Fruitland section of the City of Hamilton, thus is not accessible to the public.
Wall Falls is considered a Complex Ribbon Cascade type waterfall with flow only after heavy rainfalls or during the winter snow melt. Its height is 4 m (13 ft.) and its width can vary from 1m to 2m (3 ft. to 6 ft.) depending on the amount of flow. This waterfall originates from an opening in the rock face of the Niagara Escarpment wall and not the surface, thus the name of Wall Falls. It is not known exactly where the water source is but appears to be some form of underground stream or flow which depends on rain water as Wall Falls is dry for much of the year. The water at the bottom of the waterfall then flows into the ditch which is located beside the railway tracks.
Its Latitude and Longitude Coordinates are 43° 12' 20" N 79° 42' 40" W.
To reach Wall Falls, from the QEW take Fruitland Rd. exit, travel south for 2 km to Hwy #8. Turn right onto Hwy #8, then left onto Dewitt Rd. Proceed upwards on Dewitt Rd. and immediately past the railway tracks part way up the Niagara Escarpment, park on the left side where the shoulder widens out and Dewitt Rd. becomes one way upbound. Wall Falls is located about 600 m to the east or 10 minutes walking beside the railway tracks. There is No Trespassing along the tracks, however if you do proceed, be very careful as trains do travel along these tracks and this is private property. Wall Falls is located on the south side of the tracks directly below the first house which can be seen on top of the Niagara Escarpment.
By Joseph Hollick
Giant’s Rib, Waterfalls along the Niagara Escarpment, Newsletter Article # 63 Nov. 2013, Wall Falls
Wall Falls is located on private property belonging to CN Railway, in the Fruitland section of the City of Hamilton, thus is not accessible to the public.
Wall Falls is considered a Complex Ribbon Cascade type waterfall with flow only after heavy rainfalls or during the winter snow melt. Its height is 4 m (13 ft.) and its width can vary from 1m to 2m (3 ft. to 6 ft.) depending on the amount of flow. This waterfall originates from an opening in the rock face of the Niagara Escarpment wall and not the surface, thus the name of Wall Falls. It is not known exactly where the water source is but appears to be some form of underground stream or flow which depends on rain water as Wall Falls is dry for much of the year. The water at the bottom of the waterfall then flows into the ditch which is located beside the railway tracks.
Its Latitude and Longitude Coordinates are 43° 12' 20" N 79° 42' 40" W.
To reach Wall Falls, from the QEW take Fruitland Rd. exit, travel south for 2 km to Hwy #8. Turn right onto Hwy #8, then left onto Dewitt Rd. Proceed upwards on Dewitt Rd. and immediately past the railway tracks part way up the Niagara Escarpment, park on the left side where the shoulder widens out and Dewitt Rd. becomes one way upbound. Wall Falls is located about 600 m to the east or 10 minutes walking beside the railway tracks. There is No Trespassing along the tracks, however if you do proceed, be very careful as trains do travel along these tracks and this is private property. Wall Falls is located on the south side of the tracks directly below the first house which can be seen on top of the Niagara Escarpment.
By Joseph Hollick