Albion Falls
Hamilton, Ontario
| Address: | 885 Mountain Brow Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8W 1R6, Canada |
| GPS: |
43°12'1.4"N 79°49'10.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Ontario |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.3 mi |
Hike
Albion Falls is located just outside of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and is one of the most scenic hikes in Eastern Canada just outside of a large city. It is frequently visited from people all over Canada because of its beauty. It is a very short hike from the parking area at only about 0.5 miles (600 meters). The falls have both an upper and lower viewing point for more access for hikers to enjoy the beauty of the falls. Since the hike is so short, the difficulty is not high and it is a great place to take the whole family to if you find yourself in Hamilton wanting to enjoy the beautiful surroundings on the Niagara Escarpment.
The best time to hike this trail is from April to September, even though the trail is accessible all year. It is also a great place to go see in the mid-fall months because the colors of the maple leaves around the falls add to its serene beauty. Many people also like to make the short hike in the winter to see the falls frozen over during the frigid Canadian winters. If you decide to do this, take caution because trail conditions can get very icy in the winter months.
Albion Falls is one of the highlights in the Hamilton area and if you find yourself wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, escape to this amazing place.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hamilton, Ontario
- Head south toward Main St W/
Hamilton Regional Rd 8 (17 m) - Turn right toward Main St W/
Hamilton Regional Rd 8 (32 m) - Turn right toward Main St W/
Hamilton Regional Rd 8 (32 m) - Turn right onto Main St W/
Hamilton Regional Rd 8 (0.9 km) - Turn right onto Wellington St S (0.1 km)
- Slight right to stay on Wellington St S (0.3 km)
- Turn left onto Young St (0.2 km)
- Turn right onto Victoria Ave S (0.2 km)
- Turn left onto Charlton Ave E (0.2 km)
- Sharp right toward Sherman AccessClosed 7:00 – 9:00 AMTurn is not allowed Mon–Fri 6:50 – 9:10 AM(56 m)
- Continue onto Sherman Access (3.1 km)
- Take the ramp onto Kenilworth Access (0.9 km)
- Turn right onto Mountain Brow Blvd (84 m)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street to stay on Mountain Brow Blvd (0.1 km)
- Continue straight to stay on Mountain Brow Blvd (2.3 km)
- Turn left to stay on Mountain Brow BlvdDestination will be on the left(1.7 km)
Trails
Distance ?
0.3 milesReal Ascent ?
64 feetReal Descent ?
64 feetGrade (-30° to 29°)
-59% to 56%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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