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All Cape Breton Eastern Northern HRM South Shore Valley Western Waterfalls

Acacia Valley Trails

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Address: 155 Mill Rd, Barton, NS B0V 1H0
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Community: Barton
Region: Western
Notes: A beautiful trail system featuring a mix of hemlock forests and small waterfalls along the Acacia Brook. It offers various loops ranging from easy walks to more rugged terrain.
Attributes:
difficulty-moderate rating-4.5 forest dog-friendly

Corney Brook Trail

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Address: 18573 Cabot Trail, Petit Étang, NS B0E 2M0
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Phone: 902-224-2306
Community: Petit Étang
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A beautiful trek following the brook through a hardwood canyon to a secluded waterfall. This trail offers a lush, green canopy and is one of the best spots in the park to experience the transition from coastal air to deep highland forest.
Attributes:
difficulty-moderate rating-4.6 national-park river-walk old-growth-forest

Crooked Fall

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Address: Liscomb River Trail, Liscomb Mills, NS B0J 2A0
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Phone: 902-779-2307
Community: Liscomb Mills
Region: Eastern
Notes: A picturesque waterfall along the Liscomb River Trail system, reachable via the Prospector Trail loop. It is known for its unique angled drop and is near a famous fish ladder and suspension bridge.
Attributes:
difficulty-moderate rating-4.5 river-walk forest suspension-bridge

Devil's Hill Falls

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Address: 543 New Boston Rd, Catalone, NS B1C 2G3
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Community: Catalone
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A beautiful multi-tiered waterfall located just a short walk from the road. The trail follows an old woods road with a gentle climb, leading to a series of cascades and a 20-foot main fall steeped in local folklore about a mysterious encounter with the Devil.
Attributes:
difficulty-easy rating-4.6 river-walk dog-friendly short-hike local-legend

Ettinger Falls

Address: Ettinger Falls Rd, Three Mile Plains, NS B0N 2T0
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Community: Three Mile Plains
Region: Annapolis Valley
Notes: A hidden gem near Windsor featuring a beautiful 20-foot curtain waterfall. The trail is a short, easy walk through the woods leading to a pool at the base that is a popular local spot for a refreshing dip in the summer.
Attributes:
difficulty-easy rating-4.7 short-hike swimming-hole forest

Gamble Brook Falls

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Address: F7PC+H5, Lornevale, NS B0M 1B0
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Phone: N/A
Community: Lornevale
Region: Northern
Notes: A series of hidden backcountry waterfalls ranging from 15 to 30 feet, located along Gamble Brook within the Portapique River Wilderness Area. This rugged route lacks a formal managed path and demands good orientation skills, requiring hikers to navigate old logging cuts, deep grass fields, and river beds.
Attributes:
difficulty-hard rating-4.6 wilderness-hike backcountry-access bushwhacking-required

Hidden Falls

Address: 2462 Highway 2, Moose River, NS B0M 1S0
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Community: Moose River
Region: Northern
Notes: True to its name, this scenic waterfall is tucked away just off the Glooscap Trail. A short, easy hike from the roadside leads to a peaceful cascade, making it a perfect quick stop for those exploring the Parrsboro shore.
Attributes:
difficulty-easy rating-4.5 short-hike roadside-access forest

Johnson River Falls Trailhead

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Address: Perrin Drive (End of Pavement), Goffs, NS B2T 1X7
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Community: Fall River
Region: HRM
Notes: A popular out-and-back trail starting at the end of Perrin Drive. The route follows a service road before narrowing into a forest path that leads to a modest 10-foot waterfall nestled in a basalt rock ravine. It can be quite muddy, but the serene river views and secondary old-growth forest make it a rewarding urban wilderness escape.
Attributes:
difficulty-moderate rating-4.1 river-walk atv-access dog-friendly muddy-sections

Liscomb River Falls

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Address: Liscomb River Trail, Liscomb Mills, NS B0J 2A0
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Phone: 902-779-2307
Community: Liscomb Mills
Region: Eastern
Notes: A highlight of the Eastern Shore, this spot features a thrilling suspension bridge directly over the river. Visitors can observe the fish ladder designed to help Atlantic salmon bypass the falls while enjoying a rugged, tree-lined river walk.
Attributes:
difficulty-moderate rating-4.8 suspension-bridge salmon-ladder river-walk

MacIntosh Brook Trailhead

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Address: 24150 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay, NS B0E 2P0
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Phone: 902-224-2306
Community: Pleasant Bay
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A gentle walk through a lush, old-growth hardwood forest that follows a brook to a beautiful waterfall. The trailhead is located in a large meadow perfect for picnicking, offering a peaceful and cool escape under the forest canopy.
Attributes:
difficulty-easy rating-4.7 national-park old-growth-forest picnic-area

McAdams Brook Falls Hike

Address: McArras Brook Rd, McArras Brook, NS B2G 2L2
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Community: McArras Brook
Region: Eastern
Notes: A rugged hike leading to a secluded waterfall near the Northumberland Strait. This trail offers scenic brook views and a peaceful forest setting, ending at a beautiful cascade tucked away from the main road.
Attributes:
difficulty-moderate rating-4.4 secluded forest northumberland-strait

McCarthy Gulch Falls Trailhead

Address: McCarthy Gulch Rd, Moose River, NS B0M 1S0
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Community: Moose River
Region: Northern
Notes: A true wilderness access point for the McCarthy Gulch falls system. This trek features very steep terrain and rugged descents into a deep ravine, rewarding experienced hikers with a spectacular series of remote cascades.
Attributes:
difficulty-strenuous rating-4.8 wilderness-access steep-terrain ravine cascades

Moose River Falls Trailhead

Address: Lower Moose River Rd, Moose River, NS B0M 1S0
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Community: Moose River
Region: Northern
Notes: The main access point for the Moose River Falls system. This wilderness hike follows the river to a series of impressive cascades and deep natural swimming holes, offering a perfect backcountry experience near the Parrsboro shore.
Attributes:
difficulty-moderate rating-4.7 swimming-hole wilderness-hike cascades

Path to Webber Lake Falls

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Address: 397 Service Rd, Lower Sackville, NS B4E 1A1
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Community: Lower Sackville
Region: HRM
Notes: A relatively short and easy trail leading to a scenic waterfall on the edge of Webber Lake. It's a peaceful wooded walk that is often quiet, making it a great 'hidden gem' for those looking to escape the busier urban parks in Sackville.
Attributes:
difficulty-easy rating-4.2 lake-views short-hike forest hidden-gem

Spencer Brook Fall

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Address: Mines Bass River Rd, Lornevale, NS B0M 1G0
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Phone: N/A
Community: Lornevale
Region: Northern
Notes: A short, family-friendly 1.4-kilometer out-and-back trail following an old canopied logging road and ATV track on crown land. The route features a gentle grade leading down to a scenic 20-foot waterfall and shallow rocky pool, located just off the Cobequid Pass corridor near the Mines Bass River Road overpass.
Attributes:
difficulty-easy rating-4.4 wilderness-hike doubletrack atv-trail
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