GPS : 45.456949, -64.119710
This is a set of two falls. The first fall is what you will view as I do not suggest trying to view the second fall above the first fall. It was an extremely hard trek to get to as I had to scale the hill beside the first falls and the rock face. It is a small fall above the first fall at approx 3-5 feet high falling at approx 90 degrees into a deep pool that I had to jump into to reach the top of the first fall. The first fall which is the main fall is breathtaking mainly because the fall itself is less than 5 feet wide and the rock face has been worn away behind it which allows you to walk directly behind the fall. Standing behind the fall is surreal. Depending on the flow on the day you visit, you can stick your hands into the flowing water from behind the fall. Be careful if you choose to do this. The main fall is approx 50 feet high and falls at 90 degrees into a rather big pool at its base.
Important Information – This waterfall allows you to swim but not to jump. The pool is large enough at the base of the first fall for multiple people to enjoy as is the area behind the fall. If you choose to go behind the fall you will be approx 10-15 feet above the pool below. This fall is not a long walk to get too but the last portion of the hike is downhill at multiple steep angles so be careful heading down. The walk from the trailhead to the waterfall is approx 1km which is relatively flat the entire way until the last hundred meters. This being said, out of all the waterfalls I have attended this is the hardest to get to based on the trial itself being very difficult to follow as it is not well-groomed or traveled often. The vegetation has grown over the trail immensely. If you choose to try and locate this fall make sure you look down as you’re walking to see the small beaten path that exists underneath the vegetation sprawling over it. The trailhead will start out as a small opening at the end of the old logging road that is wider then most of the other left-hand turns you might see and on the left-hand side of the entrance to the old logging road, you’ll see something orange tied to a tree branch. This old logging road is approx 4kms up Lynn Rd on the left hand side, it has a wider entrance then most of the other options you may see along Lynn Rd and it is on a relatively flat portion of the road. This old logging road on the right-hand side about halfway up you’ll see an old couch and the road itself has vegetation growing all through it now. The trail is approx just over 1km in length one way. The trailhead opening at the end of the old logging road ventures straight for the beginning then slowly starts to curve to the right. You will walk through tall grasses, small trees, a few thorn bushes, and a section of small scrubs into the forest. Once into the woods from this opening stage, it is clear which direction to follow. Only the beginning 200-250ms is hard to navigate. Someone tried to help by putting flagging tape along the way in this beginning section so look for this as you proceed further into the close quarter’s area. The path is a little more identifiable once out of this area and into the woods. It will run straight and level until you reach the last section of the trail where you start the steep trek down in a zig-zag pattern generally going to your left into the gorge. This section has a rope tied to tree trunks but use with caution as they are exposed to all conditions. Once at the bottom on the hill and in the gorge, the waterfall will be approx 20 meters straight and to the right. You will have to cross the river at this time as the river forks before the falls on the other side of the gorge. On your right will be the river coming at you, it will pass behind of rocky area where you will stand or sit to look at the falls and then head left downstream. The waterfall falls into its pool and flows around this rocky area on the other side reconnecting with the river that was split.
Directions – This waterfall is located in Five Islands, Nova Scotia off of Lynn Rd. If you are leaving from Halifax, Nova Scotia you will head towards Truro on Highway 2 (Veterans Memorial Highway). Follow until you reach Truro, you will be taking exit 14A. At the top of the off-ramp turn left onto trunk 4 which turns into the Glooscap Trail (Trunk 2). Follow this highway until you reach a stop sign just passed the Masstown Market. Turn left at this stop sign, the sign will say Glenholme. Follow this road for a short period of time until you come to an intersection, there will be a left-hand turn marked with a sign saying Trunk 2 North. Take this left turn. You will follow the Glooscap Trail (Trunk 2) all the way into Five Islands until you reach Lynn Rd which will be on your right-hand side. Lynn Rd is right before the bridge that crosses the Harrington River. Both the road and river have signage on the right-hand side of the road.
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