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Darnley Cascade

Description

Darnley Cascade is named after Lord Darnley, as is the adjacent Darnley Grist Mill, completed in 1813 by Scottish settler James Crooks. It is situated just below the Christie Lake Dam and at 225m AMSL, is the waterfall with the highest elevation in Hamilton.

Notes

The source for Darnley Cascade is Christie Lake and is controlled by the dam sluices. For this reason, the water level can increase dramatically without notice, inundating the area at the foot of the falls and taking the unwary by surprise. Always be on the lookout for a sudden increase in flow if you are in this area.

Names/Sources ‡

Stutt's Falls (HIST)
Darnley Cascade (CoH)

Media

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Trails

Return Crook's Hollow Parking to Darnley Cascade (Return) 1.2km
Location80°0'24.455"W 43°16'37.952"N
ParkCrooks Hollow Conservation Area
WatercourseSpencer Creek
FormCurtain Cascade
FlowYear Round
Crest Restriction : AccessNone : Easy
Foot Restriction : AccessNone : Moderate
Height : Width (m)4.00 : 22.00
Height : Width (ft)13 : 72
Authority / OwnerHamilton Conservation Authority
Darnley Cascade